Chuck
A few days later, we were passing Gibraltar. Everyone on board was out on deck to view the sight that was so familiar from the kids' geography books, the thick yellow National Geographic magazine pictorials, and advertising. The iconic view we all remember from the Prudential Insurance ads, though, is visible only from one angle, on the Mediterranean side of the Rock. Fortunately, our course kept that view in sight for quite a while. Gibraltar looks unrecognizably different from almost every other angle.
I think most everyone, including the kids, had cameras, so the monumental rock was photographed several hundred times. Lisa, Maria, Taiying, Sing, Julie, and the Fab five were standing with me at the helm as we passed. All of them gave me a hug, telling me how great it was to be traveling together and seeing the wonderful sights we were seeing.
After leaving Gibraltar in our wake, I was relieved by Sue so I could enjoy the afternoon playing music with Lisa and the kids.
Corine and Bonita practiced their violins in the crew quarters this afternoon, while Lisa gave some keyboard and guitar lessons and I gave some drum lessons. While we were all busy playing various instruments, Bonita came to me. "Come down to the crew quarters, Chuck. Corine and I want you to hear what we're doing. We've been practicing how Leonard Skinner plays. Come on, you have to hear this."
Lisa cocked her head in our direction and told her students to practice by themselves a while so she could join me. In the crew quarters below, on the bottom deck, Bonita and Corine were grinning with their new accomplishment. Bonita began, "Corine was learning some Mozart that had some of the dissonant notes that are so common with his music. When I heard what she was playing, I watched the way she was using her bow with loose strings to drag notes from two strings at once. She showed me how she could even get tone from three strings at once as well. She tells me that's called 'double stop' and 'triple stop' bowing."
To demonstrate, Corine used her bow to play a couple of strings at once. She said, "Bonita got real excited and ran off to get some of her mother's CDs. She brought back a Charlie Daniels album that we listened to and tried to imitate. Listen, we'll play it together."
The two began with the lead into "The South's Gonna Do It Again."
When they finished the lead, they looked at Lisa and me as if to ask, well?
I said, "It sounded really good. There's not a lot of double string on that one, but I'll bet you could really surprise the folks if you were to get the others to back you up with bass, drum, guitar, and keyboard. You'll have to learn the words too."
Bonita said, "We've already learned the words. The song isn't very long." She turned to Corine and said, "Let's get the others to come down here and practice with us."
Lisa asked, "How about coming up to the salon and we'll all practice together. That will be fun."
We went up to the salon, stopping by the big lounge to get the other kids to come play with us. We soon had the kids surrounding the main keyboard so they could hear the CD we wanted to learn. Lisa set up the Midi to capture the music, while Bonita produced and handed out several printed versions of the lyrics she had already prepared.
As the music played, the kids became excited as this was a different kind of music, something with a different flavor and tempo, along with a catchy title.
Lisa handed me a printed score, separating the harmonies and had me run down to make some copies. After bringing them back to the kids, we separated the kids into groups for acoustic guitar, a couple of bass players, an electric guitar, a drummer, and Lisa playing the B3 Hammond organ on the keyboard. I was only going to be the conductor, but Lisa said, "You have to be the front man and do the singing. We'll back you up on the chorus, but you get to do the main."
I didn't know the lyrics, so I had Bonita and Corine go through the lyrics with me a couple of times. I told the two, "You two get to sing it through at least once by yourselves the way you showed Lisa and me. You have to show off a little for us."
The two girls were excited to show off in front of the adults. It took an hour or so before we were able to play together. It took another half hour to get us sounding like we knew what we were doing. Lisa suggested we play through some of the pieces we had learned so we would remain proficient at what we had already learned.
Surprisingly, we were able to practice without giving away what we were really going to do. There was hardly anyone in the salon, so only those passing through heard any of our practice, and only a part of it.
Bonita said, "I wish we had practiced some more tunes like this to show off what we learned to do on the violin."
I said, "Not to worry, little one. You have a few days to learn some more to surprise everyone. But remember, you need to learn the classics too."
When Lisa and I were sitting at the bar before supper, she said, "You know Charlie Daniels' band has done more than country. They have some jazzy stuff too, like "There's No Place Left to Go." That is some rock jazz with a blues flavor. My daddy loved that piece. There is also the "Birmingham Blues" that was something recorded by the "Electric Light Orchestra." It's a combination of jazz and blues. Everything comes back to what we love, blues and more blues. We'll raid Kathy's collection to see what she has. If nothing else, we'll download a bunch of stuff from "You Tube."
Lisa leaned back, sipping a drink, "If we do much of Charlie Daniel's stuff, you're going to have to take over on bass. His music has a lot of really heavy bass. I don't think the kids are up to it yet, but you'll do it proud."
She was grinning at me when she said, "You know we should probably drag out and play some real oldies, like an instrumental of the "Wichita Lineman." Something like you did with "Somewhere over the Rainbow." That could be almost a closing lullaby. All the kids could help and it could all be done with acoustic or electric."
I laughed, "Can you imagine that group we ferried around for concerts hearing us play that? They would bust a gut laughing."
"Not hardly," Lisa said, "Good music is good music and that has a gentle melody that I've heard as an instrumental. I think it was played by Johnny A, you know, the guy who does all those cool jazz guitar instrumentals, like 'Hip Bone, ' 'Two Wheel Horse, ' and 'Get Inside'. I know you've heard him. He was some kind of child prodigy with the guitar."
I nodded, "Of course, I know his stuff. I try to copy some of his riffs all the time. The guy plays clean, all real clean notes and doesn't use that many effects, just good guitar playing. He reminds you a little of Les Paul's style."
Lisa was grinning, "That's what I like about your playing. You play that way too, but you can use effects to get that fuzzy, funky sound for some raw blues. But you do a damn good job with just one of your acoustics."
"You're blowin' smoke, Baby," I said, waving off Lisa's compliments. "You're the blues queen around here. Your daddy, along with Pop and Rags taught you to play pure. You do it great on that old Gibson SG you have."
Maria came to the top of the stairs to tell us it was suppertime. We finished our drinks and headed below to the big galley dining area.
While we were eating, John said to Steve, "You know I think this is going to be the longest I've ever gone without flying. This is kind of going cold turkey."
After some laughing, there was a lot of chatter because Lisa and I were used to flying almost every day as well. Steve said, "Maybe we'll rent something so we can all fly a little around Italy. I know that I'm going through withdrawal."
That evening, while we were sailing toward Italy, the kids put on a performance that had everyone on board applauding. Kathy couldn't get over Bonita and Corine playing some real bluegrass.
As the kids were putting their guitars and equipment away, Lisa handed me some music and said, "Now, play this through once with a slow tempo on your Les Paul to get the feel. After you feel good with it, play it with some feeling and let your fingers mellow everyone out. I'll bet you can sound almost as good as Johnny A."
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I read and played the piece through a couple of times with almost no volume on the amp as I became more involved in the music, hearing it in my head before my fingers played the notes. Lisa turned the amp up a little and I slowed the tempo down a even more. The piece was sweet and did come out almost like a lullaby. While playing, I realized that the three free fingers of my right hand were plucking strings while I picked with my thumb and forefinger. When I played the ending notes the last time through, my eyes were closed as the music was in my head moving through my hands and fingers. The applause from our friends surprised me, startling me from my reverie of the music. When I placed the Les Paul in its case, Lisa hugged me, as did Bonita. The little girl said, "I want to play with that feeling you have. I feel it sometimes, but I'm so busy trying to learn that I don't let myself go. That's what I want, I want that feeling."
It was time for some strong refreshment. While I was enjoying a drink, the kids were sent to bed below decks. The adults not tending to kids were all in the salon talking about Italy. Steve said, "Sue contacted Eduardo, the guide we had when we came last time. He knows his way around Italy and the Riviera, and is keeping our dates open so he can show us around. If it looks like the group will split up and go into two different directions, Sue says Eduardo has some peers that will be happy to drive us around."
Steve
Sue came from downstairs and whispered into my ear, "How about getting Chuck, Dewey, Dennis, John, and Don to come to the hot tub for a while. I talked to Brandy and she said her group wasn't up for a group grope, but she said they would make sure Chuck and Lisa came along with their junior Juanita and the Asian sisters."
I laughed, "That tub isn't as big as the one in the park. How many do you think will fit?"
Sue nudged me, "You five guys should take care of a lot of itches, but trust me, we girls know how to occupy ourselves when we're a couple of guys short. Just talk it up a little. Glenda and Martin are going to bed, and I think Missy might be spending the night with mom and Ben. I'd love for them to spend an evening in the tub with us, but that might be too much for Ben."
While Chuck and Lisa were sipping their drinks, I softly said to Chuck, "I think Sue is organizing some fun in the hot tub tonight. She told me your Frivolous Five are going to bed early and don't want to participate, but she did invite whoever is left. You know who, the cute little sisters and your darling Maria."
Lisa's eyes glazed over in anticipation of a Roman style hot tub orgy. She whispered to Chuck, "Just what I need, a room full of chorine scented pussy. Dessert is going to be served."
The cute girl hugged Chuck's arm and said, "Save me some, will you? When I get done going through all of the available pussy, I'm gonna need some dick."
I even blushed at what Lisa was saying. She gave me a wink and said, "You may not be first with your delectable Sue." Lisa thought a second, then added, "You may not be first with any of them. I might try you out again later to get my motor running."
Chuck laughed at the lustfulness Lisa was displaying. I spoke briefly to John and Wanda who gave each other a lusty look and each took another sip of their drinks. Lisa was already talking to Jan and Don, so I didn't have to broach the subject with them. Dennis and Marie were giggling with each other at the end of the bar, so I went next to Dennis and mentioned, "It looks like we're going to have a genuine hot tub party in a little while. You two are definitely invited."
Marie leaned down to look at me and said, "We'll be there. I'm going to take him to our cabin first to fluff him up. Hopefully, he'll still have some left for the other ladies. Make sure I'm in line for you, Steve, and I definitely want to use an opportunity to play with Chuck."
Dennis groaned, "R&D can be tough, but this babe is one hundred percent worth studying on a daily basis. Only trouble is, she wants to play hourly, not daily."
Marie elbowed Dennis as he laughed at what he had said.
A few minutes later, Dewey was being relieved at the helm by Kathy. Chuck's Frieda and Nancy, with their bulging bellies, were with her for instruction as the rest of us headed below deck.
I guess the crew or group of friends were primed for a party, since they were coming down the gangway in robes and towels as I headed for our cabin. As soon as I entered, I was met by Mickey who said, "I don't think I'm up for a lot of what's going to happen. You might send Lisa to see me though. We really do hit it off."
I was undressed and on my way to the tub when who should come in but Missy, Beth, Julie, and Ben. Beth said, "If you think you're going to have a prick party without us, you're nuts. Come on, Missy, let's sample some son-in-law." Ben shrugged his shoulders, but it was evident by the protrusion in his robe that he was interested in the fun.
Well, John and Ben were quickly done looking on at the revelry. Chuck, Dennis, Don, Dewey, and I were done when we all had gone through the available consorts the first time. I was balls deep in Missy while sitting on the side of tub, as I watched Chuck put some finishing strokes into Beth. The man was grinning from ear to ear as he withdrew, then plunged into Juanita, who was being held by her look-a-like, Maria."
Dennis and Don were sitting on the side of the tub, with their loves nursing on their soft appendages, trying to get them back up. Dennis looked at me and said, "I hope you and Chuck did Marie at least once. That girl has been after me to take her to one of the park's nightly parties for a long time."
Sue and Mercy were hugging me and Sue said, "We don't go up there much anymore. but Kathy and Juanita go up with Shawna and Ruth. There seems to be a pretty steady group that does go there at night."
I told Dennis, "The variety is fun, but it's even more fun to come home and love your lady one last time. Kathy and Juanita always wake me up for one last loving when they get home."
Mercy said, "That one last time is often from Sue or me. They just want to be sure we all love them."
Chuck and I were back to back, so I said to him, "What do you think, have we done enough damage?"
Dewey, who was sitting on the other side of Chuck, said, "This is one way to see how wild my women are. I think they spent more time getting me fresh pussy than they did for themselves. Man, I just love fulfilling all of my fantasies on a night like this. About that time, Dewey said, "I need to relieve Kathy. I'll bet she'll be hot to trot in about five minutes."
Well, not only was Kathy in heat, Frieda and Nancy were steaming with lust. Chuck and I finished our women in grand style. He ended up doing both Frieda and Nancy from behind as they leaned on the lip of tub. Chuck and I were side by side as I took care of Kathy's itch."
When I finally made it to bed, Sue and Mercy hugged me and both said quietly in my ears, "Now, make Mickey happy and fill her with whatever you have left."
Poor Mickey, she almost didn't get anything. I was toast, but her active hips did produce one more orgasm that put a little bit of the good elixir deep inside her.
"Wake up, Honey," Sue whispered in my ear. "You're due on in a few minutes."
I looked at the clock to see it was almost four. I moaned, "Didn't we pass a time zone so I can sleep another hour?"
Sue jabbed me in the stomach, "You know we pull duty on Greenwich Mean Time. We just change the hours for two or four hour duty, depending on when the sun comes up. Now get up, I'll make you some fresh coffee."
As I tried to get up, Juanita pulled me back down for a kiss, "Oh, Steve, you made love to me so nice last night. I want more time so you could do that again."
Mercy pinched one of Juanita's extended nipples and said, "Let the man get dressed, Sue and I will take care of you. Let him go."
I did make it to the head to wash my face in cold water. After I was dressed and up in the salon to relieve Dewey, I said, "Let me tour the deck first. Sorry I'm late. That party was a good one."
"Don't I know it," Dewey said, with a sigh. "My ladies were still hot and bothered by the time we were back in our cabin. I didn't get any sleep at all. Those two are total teases who are able to keep me up at will until they are satisfied. See you later, Cowboy, I'm goin' to bed."
Sue brought me some fresh coffee and started another pot at the bar before giving me a kiss and saying, "Honey, I'm bushed. I need to get some more sleep before the kids get up."
As soon as Sue walked downstairs, Chuck came up and said, "Why don't you go back to bed. I'm wide awake thinking about things. You might as well get some sleep."
I told him, "I'm not going to refuse that offer. I'm still really tired. I'll see you in the morning."
Chuck
As soon as Steve went down the stairs or ladder, as they called it all the time, I poured myself some coffee and settled down in the big captain's chair.
I checked the radar and the weather before settling down to enjoy the shift. When you have a night shift that isn't demanding, you have a lot of time to think. There were a lot of things to think about that kept my mind busy.
The ladies were always on my mind. Lisa seems to be the one, at least the one who is my main squeeze. I laughed to myself at the crude reference. Tina was a conundrum, a mystery. She was always loving when she had time, but she was so focused on becoming a doctor that she didn't spend a lot of time with me. She spent more time with the other girls than she did with me.
Ah, the Fab Five, they were actually first, even before Bobby. They've become closer to me than ever lately, but that may be because three of them are going to hatch pretty soon. Wow, I'm going to be a dad. I hope they let me be a dad and not just a father figure. That does make me consider how Brandy and Tiani are treating me lately. They have been making love to me more often than usual. We've coupled at least once daily, always getting Lisa or one of the others in the mix. I wonder if they could be trying to get like Judy, Nancy, and Frieda, pregnant? They did say they wanted a baby as soon as the others gave birth. Should I broach that subject with them? Probably should so there will be no misunderstanding. I already promised to help them have babies, so that shouldn't be a problem.
So, why in the world do I need two Asian sisters and my cute wetback? I guess she isn't a true wetback, since she is in the process of becoming a citizen. The sisters are too, but they might have more reason. Maria was the fun five's housekeeper and they brought her to my old house to help clean. She didn't speak English that well back then, but has really progressed. She hardly has an accent any more. I'd bet the Asian sisters have a lot to do with that. I've seen Brandy and Frieda working with her as well. But still, why would she want to hook up with a guy that already has a pile of women? She does fit with the rest of them, considering her interest in the same sex activity that is prevalent with all of my women. She was strange last night in the hot tub. She avoided all the other guys and was on me every time I was free. She did seem to enjoy the ladies, especially Juanita.
Speaking of women, there is the southern group, four in the condo and four on the boat. Hopefully, more of them will find potential mates and want to get married. That would really be a great way to resolve the bunch down there.
At least the boat girls keep the boat up. The condo girls have said they go out with them often, as well as go out to the island fairly often now. That's what I need to do, spend some time out on the island, enjoying those peaceful ocean breezes and the laid back atmosphere.
Oh yeah, then there's Julie. I wonder if she'll be able to remain in England instead of out on the island that has played a part in so much of her life. The lady is amazing for her age as she is as warm as Beth and Missy. I guess she's about their age, so it's reasonable she is as interested in a little loving.
I wonder how Mark is doing down on the island. The man has some good ideas. Actually, he has a lot of good ideas, and he's able to incorporate a lot of them into what he's doing at the time. He had Terrell get right on the modifications he wanted. That was a good idea he had to get some of those mobile homes from the government. I'd bet the formaldehyde problem is not anything to worry about. If it was, I'm sure Mark wouldn't consider using them.
A quick scan of the instruments and the auto guidance system told me all was well. Another cup of coffee and I was back deep in thought.
John said that he has enjoyed weekends on Key West and almost a full week down at the condo in Costa Rica. I'll bet the girls treated him and his family like royalty. Tiny said he was going to go down for a couple of long weekends down there, so the boat will get some use. I'll bet anyone who goes down there from S&S will go out to the island and see Mark and Shirley. They are all curious about the island.
A cute young nude Latin lady came up the stairs, rubbing her eyes. She came to me and kissed me before picking up my cup and sipping some of the cool coffee. Maria went to the bar and poured some of the old coffee into the cup and made a fresh pot. When she came back, she put her arms around my neck and pulled herself onto my lap. "Can I sit here, mi marido?"
I chuckled softly as I held her on my lap. When she curled up with her feet under her and her head on my shoulder, I asked, "So now I'm your marido? Your husband?"
Maria kissed my neck and snuggled deeper into me, "You must be mi marido if I'm going to be a mother and you will be the father."
Choke!
"So you have some news for me little one?"
Maria kissed my neck again and answered, "Perhaps two months already. I'm so happy to give you a child. It will be a boy, I just know it. He will be a strong son for you. You will teach him to be a man."
I had to think about this a while because of the surprise announcement.
Maria said, "I think the others already know but haven't said anything to you. They have talked to me about my having a baby, but have never asked if I'm pregnant. It's like they know and want it as much as I want it."
"Maria, you know I can't marry all of you, don't you?"
"We don't have to have a padre bless us, we're already blessed. When I first met you, I wanted to be more than a housekeeper to you. I'll always keep your home and make your clothes look good, but I also want to be held in your arms and to hold our babies in my arms. That's why I have studied the English so much. I want you to be proud of me. I want to be a true citizen and I will be very soon. I will take my oath in May and I will be a true gringo." With that, she giggled, "I'll just be a darker gringo like Juanita."
I smiled and asked the small lady, "What will Juanita think of this?"
Maria smiled, kissed my neck, and snuggled, "She is happy for me and knows how much I want this baby. I think she knows, as I'm sure Mercy, Kathy, and Sue know."
At that moment, another sleepy lady came up the stairs. Lisa walked to me and asked, "Is there enough room for me too?"
Maria moved so there was room on my lap for another woman in my life. Lisa gave me a very warm kiss, then leaned down to kiss Maria. "So you told him? You told him about the baby?"
Maria giggled, "I knew I couldn't keep it from you. How long have you known?"
Lisa said, "I think I knew when you conceived. You and Chuck had a very good loving. At the time, I had a feeling it was a mating and not just making love."
"I know what you mean," Maria said, "That night was special to me. It was my time and I did want it to happen. Our loving was special that night and you were a part of it. Both you and mi marido made beautiful love to me."
Lisa laughed, "So Chuck's your husband now?"
"He must be my husband if I'm going to give him a son," Maria said, as she snuggled into my shoulder as she and Lisa hugged.
Lisa said, "I think our marido will have many esposas. You know I'm going to be one too. I might not have babies so soon, but I will always be Chuck's wife too."
Maria said, "That is good. You two are right for each other. Chuck is right for all of us he has now, even those girls in Costa Rica. He will be a good husband to many."
Lisa laughed softly, "What you just said is really strange. I suppose he will be a good husband and father to many. I hope he can put up with all of us."
As I checked the instruments, Maria said, "He makes us all calm and loving. The only time all of us women are nervous or upset with each other is when he's been gone too long or is in danger. As soon as he's back with us, we're all happy and loving." Maria blushed, "Because we all have each other, we don't miss him as much."
Lisa smiled, "There is that."
Bonita, Liz, and Corine came running up the stairs. They stood at the top of the ladder/stairs and looked around. Bonita said, "I thought you would be up here playing music by yourself since you're not in bed. Instead you're doing all that lovey stuff. Have you been up long? Are you going to play early, teach us?"
About that time, Kathy came up the stairs and said, "You know, Kids, we've been neglecting school. You've had your spring break early, and now you need to have a few hours of school every day."
Bonita twisted her mouth up trying to say a retort, but thought better of it. Liz just said, "I'm glad you're going to teach us. Grandma Beth is too intense, too strict. She really makes us study."
Kathy said. "It's going to be just like home. We're all going to teach you. Come on, let's go get breakfast ready." Kathy was shooing the kids below deck when she turned to the three of us in the captain's chair, "You know you two should put some clothes on. It's hard enough to keep the kids in their clothes without you two setting a bad example. Besides, Maria, you don't want to catch cold while you're pregnant."
I thought Maria was going to choke to death when Kathy said that. Lisa had to pat her on the back several times so she could catch her breath. Maria asked, "How did she know? I haven't told anyone and Lisa knew and now Kathy knows. All the women must know."
Kathy was still on the top stair when she turned and said, "I've had six kids, I know when a woman is happily pregnant. I've been happy every time I've had one of mine. You can't fool me and probably none of the other moms."
Lisa was almost laughing, "You know you can't keep a secret with a bunch of women around. The men won't have a clue, but the women all know or at least suspect. Don't worry, Honey, all of us love you and we'll all be happy you're going to give us a baby."
Maria was startled for a second, then smiled, "I am giving all of us a baby. I didn't think of it that way. I'm giving everyone on this boat a baby as we're all family, sort of. I wonder if Nancy, Judy, and Frieda feel that way."
As I hugged the two girls, I said, "If they don't know yet, they will. All of the women at the park are too close to not want you and all of us including your babies as part of the family."
Sitting up straight, I said, "Now head for the cabin and put some clothes on. I'd bet you all can do some sunbathing later this afternoon if you want. Look at the temperature; its sixty-five and just dawn, right at the time it's usually the coolest."
The two girls got up and with arms around each other's waist, went down the stairs.
Kids began to run up the stairs, look around, say hi to me, and go back down. I suppose they are just checking to make sure they don't miss anything.
I love the early morning. The sunrise is beautiful over the water. From first light, until the sun peeks over the horizon, is an awakening that glows brighter and brighter until the sun blasts over the water on a cloudless day.
Nancy, my dark beauty, came up to be with me and was mesmerized by the sun coming up over the distant horizon. When the sun beamed in on us, she rose to her tip toes and kissed me. "I love you, Chuck, we're going to have a beautiful baby."
"With her beautiful mother, our baby couldn't be anything but gorgeous."
Nancy grinned and hugged me before heading back to the galley below deck.
Checking the anemometer, I could see we were still getting a good twenty knots that was almost from due west. The GPS said we were sailing at better than fifteen knots. We were really making good time.
The radar showed some traffic in both directions, but nothing intersecting.
Dewey came up the stairs and began assembling a Bloody Mary. He said, "I love these things in the morning. I don't put much go juice in them but the spicy Bloody Mary mix is a perfect waker upper. Want a virgin?"
"Coffee's fine, Dewey. You better make one for Steve though. I'll bet he'll be up any minute."
Dewey said, "That's right, this is Steve's tour. What are you doing in the chair?"
"I couldn't sleep, so there was no reason for both of us staying up. I'll get a nap after a while."
Dewey nodded as he took a healthy gulp of his drink.
Steve, John, Don, Ben, and Dennis appeared at the top of the stairway. Steve said, "Hope you have one of those for me, Dewey. I'm in need."
Dewey laughed as he handed Steve a ready made drink and brought up a few more glasses to make additional drinks for Dennis, Don, Ben, and John. Martin came up to the salon and said, "How about one of those drinks for me, but make mine a virgin? I don't handle anything but beer very well."
Dewey said, "Well, beer goes well with breakfast, doesn't it?"
Martin laughed, "I'll stick with beer when it gets past noon. Probably should wait for five but that's a long time between noon and five."
Dewey laughed, "I like the way you think, Martin."
I interjected, "How about one of you watch the helm for a couple of minutes while I hit the head? I really need to take a leak."
Steve said, "No problem, I have it. Get some breakfast while you're at it and go to bed for a while. We can handle the boat. Besides, I think Kathy wants to take the helm for a while this morning."
Steve
As soon as Chuck stood up, I could tell he was tired now. I'll bet he worked out a lot of things while he was up here. It's a good time to think when it's calm and peaceful at the helm.
I told Dewey, "Chuck's really become a sailor, hasn't he?"
Dewey nodded, "That he has. It probably has a lot to do with all the flying he does. He has seemed to take to sailing this boat easily with more confidence than most guys would have."
John commented, "That's the way he flies. He flies by all the rules but is relaxed while he does it. He loves to fly and from what I've observed, he loves to sail."
Dennis said, "I don't get a chance to be around Chuck much. He's always busy or off to rescue some damsel in distress or save the country from bad guys. He is a really talented guy though. I love the way he expresses himself with music."
Don said, "That was some guitar piece he played last night. He really put a lot of heart into it."
Steve asked Don, "How about working with the kids a little today? The Asian sisters and Chuck have been working with them teaching their type of martial arts, but you teach a more conventional art. I think you'll be surprised at how far they have progressed."
Don said, "That would be good. I'd love to spar with Chuck or whoever would be up for it."
Dennis said, "Marie and I can go a round with you, but you need to have Lisa do some with you. She is really good and gives Chuck a match. You might try to get Wanda out too. She is really talented. I've watched Wanda and Lisa double up on Chuck and it's all he can handle. It gets rough when it gets intense."
Don grinned, "Now that sounds like a real workout. Two women who know what they're doing will be all I can handle. I'll talk to them."
John said, "Now don't go hurting my partner. That lady is everything a guy like me could want."
Don said, "I guess Chuck just hasn't been home a lot since we moved into the house. I haven't seen him do anything but some forms in the morning. It seems that as soon as he comes home, he's on his way out the door again."
Steve said, "I think that's one of the things Chuck was thinking about last night. He wants to spend more time with his family. His harem has grown without him even being around."
Martin commented, "At least you've always been around, Steve. I think Chuck is a lot like you and wants to be a family man. He just hasn't had the time yet."
Dewey smiled, "Between Steve and me, we're trying to get him to be a businessman instead of chasing bad guys. He's involved with our businesses in the States, including Alaska and Hawaii, and now in the Netherlands."
"That's Holland, right?" Martin asked.
"Right," I said, "I know we were brought up learning the area as Holland and about the kid who put his finger in the dam." I turned to Dewey and said, "You know, we didn't see anyone wearing wooden shoes either. I did see at least one windmill, but it was on top of a fast food drive-through. We'll have to visit there again soon and see some countryside."
Martin stood up and said, "If we're going to get some breakfast, we better get on the move. Steve, I'll have one of the girls come relieve you so you can eat."
"Thanks, Martin, I am hungry."
The guys left to go below to eat. A minute later, Mercy came running up the stairs. She gave me a very warm kiss and said, "I'll take over while you eat. Come back though, as I want to talk to you. As a matter of fact, bring everyone else up with you because we all want to talk with you."
Oh no, that is like the kiss of death. The "I or we want to have a talk" is disaster in the making. What could they possibly want, or what could they possibly want me to do? Hope it's something that's easy and possible.
While I was eating, Juanita went up to the salon, but Kathy, Mickey, and Sue were at the table with me. Sue said, "When we're done, I want to have a short family meeting. Did Mercy tell you we wanted to talk?"
I had my mouth full, but I nodded. When I finished chewing, I asked, "Is this something that I'm going to find easy to do or that's impossible?"
Sue snorted, "Now, when do I ask you to do something that's impossible?"
Kathy laughed, "All the time boobs, you want him to do all of us every night and that ain't possible. The guy's a stud, but five of us, that's wishful thinking."
I had to interject, "When did I miss one of you when we've made love?"
Sue said, "You don't, but Kathy thinks making love includes a large deposit of what made Mickey swell. She says she needs that stuff to keep her, ah, ah, her thing cool."
Mickey looked and around and said, "Just say pussy. That's what you meant."
Sue said, "I do have to pay attention to where the kids are. They're always just around the corner listening to every word."
Kathy said, "If you're done, Steve, let's go up and have some coffee in the salon. This isn't anything bad; it's just something we all want to talk about."
I finished up my biscuit, finished my glass of milk, and stood up to follow my lovely ladies up to the salon.
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