That was your father's last wish, that you help it grow," she said, smiling ever so slightly when she finished. She came across as a good natured gran...mother, which was probably the effect she was going for. Her last part angered me a little, trying to play the pity card."Look, I know that he wanted me to run things, but I don't have the slightest clue. Even with you here to help me, I would still be lost, not to mention be light years behind in learning how to schmooze this town," I said."I. They camped on river left a couple miles farther on.After that, things settled into routine. Day followed day, mostly easy going at first, with a few rapids here and there, but nothing major for a couple of days. Scooter rowed the raft much of the way, and a few times Al had each of the customers on the raft give it a try, just to give her a little break; other than the few strokes up at Lee's Ferry, he hadn't touched the oars yet. She found herself enjoying it immensely, shooting the bull with. Her saying she would be “deeply appreciative” could mean many things and of course with her good looks he was thinking that maybe she could be willing to do the nasty with Scott. Getting involved with fellow employees no matter how good looking they were was a no-no and something Scott knew he shouldn’t do. While it would be nice to see if Pam was a true redhead it could also cause him more trouble than it would be worth in seeing if she was.Scott had observed that a fellow employee Josh Martin. Thomas knew if he didn'tsubmit, that there could be no marriage, His mission could fail.His Husband whispered, "Are you sure, Alejandro?"Thomas shook his head no, but said, "Yes, But call me Alejandra, andmake me your woman tonight. I will protect you." His mind screamed, no.His words felt like a demeaning betrayal of him as a person and as awoman. It felt like he gave his man permission to use him as an object.He gave this man permission after everything he did with so littleconsideration to.