Chapter 37

Monday morning is always exciting as it's the beginning of a new week. New challenges, new goals, and new projects are waiting for all of us.

This morning I got Ryan off to the side and asked if he was up for me to go through our dealerships and distributorships, one at a time, to see how they were doing. He became excited, saying he would love to show me how they were doing. I asked him to make up an itinerary for us and we would fly around to as many as we could get to in a week. If we needed the next week, we could do that as well. Ryan and Michelle said they would be in the office to plan, and we could leave anytime after ten this morning if that was good.

I really didn't think the idea would generate that kind of enthusiasm or immediacy. Once I talked to both Sue and Mercy, it was decided I would use the Beechcraft and begin today. The two girls packed for me and laid out some dressier clothes to wear. I insisted on a bunch of jeans, T-shirts, and boots to take along as that's what I wear. I didn't want to represent myself as something I was not. The girls finally relented, but insisted I take along some nice clothes in the event we went out to eat. It was funny, because I was not used to being the big man in charge. I was always just one of the guys getting something done. This was going to be different.

Sue and Mercy insisted that I take someone along that could be my support person, like a secretary. I kept saying that Michelle could take care of anything that came up, and that I was not helpless. If Deanne was not pregnant, she would have had to come with me, but I finally won and was able to go without a personal assistant.

We flew to Jacksonville and toured the dealership there. They were doing above the projections set up by Phil and Ryan as far as sales. The dealership did repairs of all sizes of generators, but did not work on forklifts. Any repairs they could get, they shipped to Tampa. They did have mobile repair and welding vehicles. The welders on staff had gone through our school in Tampa.

The next stop was in Savannah, late in the afternoon. They had a small dealership, but were responsible for a decent size port. They shipped super lifts to Tampa for repair, but did a lot of work on ships as they came in to port. That night we entertained the dealership manager for supper and I did wear dress pants and a nice shirt.

The next morning, we were up and off the ground early so we could be in Atlanta when they opened. Atlanta was a good city for us. In addition to the big distributorship, we also had a dealer location. We went to the dealership first where I was impressed with its appearance. This store had a big S&S Enterprises sign and absolutely sparkled. Every door had a "Is it Perfect?" sign and there were perfect signs for employees to see all over. Even the floor in the showroom and the warehouse had a logo. It was good for my ego.

This store was showing some great numbers. It was obvious Ryan was proud that his influence had been so effective with the manager and the employees. The store had started a sales promotion for home generators. It seems the local power companies were having problems because of growth and couldn't keep up with the demand. When peaks hit, there were brown outs and black outs in several suburban communities.

The dealership advertised a system for home and business owners that offered what was known as "ride through protection" and the generators to handle the power requirements during the outages. The system was modeled after the FAA units we had installed, but on a smaller scale. The ride through protection kept essential circuits operating through constant-supply battery back up units that were constantly charged from either the grid or the generators.

One of their advertisements included a testimonial from one of the largest data processing companies in the area. It was a great idea. I called Abe and told him to come up to see the operation and figure out how we might market the product in Tampa and other markets. He said he had seen the operation and had been working on a roll out of the product with Phil.

The big distributorship was another pleasant surprise. The place had been clean and neat when I had been there with Tiny to sign for the place but it now looked like it was part of the S&S family.

Outside and inside, the white paint emphasized the "perfect" motto. They had a rebuild area similar to Tampa but only had eight men working within. All of the men in the distributorship were in uniform and appeared to be busy and happy.

Ryan had a surprise for me when we went into the conference room. All of the area salesmen and technical customer servicemen were there, with Phil and Abe among them. Phil was showing off that he had been busy teaching the sales people his and our methods from this location. Each of the representatives described the geographic area they worked in and how Phil and Abe had set them up so they could handle marketing, warranty, and other technical problems.

I applauded them all and congratulated the manager for such a great job. Phil said each of the salesmen had been trained in Tampa to get the feel of the company. Abe said that the technical people actually worked in the various shops in Tampa during their indoctrination and all of them had attended factory warranty schools.

That night, after a small banquet for as many of the people from the two places that could be there on short notice, Ryan, Michelle, Phil, Abe, and I were sitting in the hotel lounge having a beer. I looked at Ryan and asked, "Is the Chicago area as good as this?"

Michelle said, "I called them and said you would be coming up there probably next week. They actually told me that you could come up immediately as they were proud of their operation."

I thought for a minute, then said, "Ryan, how about we just go straight up there and see how our biggest distributorship is doing."

Phil and Abe looked at each other with bit of a smirk, causing me to ask, "Is there something I should know?"

Abe said, "You'll have to see for yourself. If we're going up there then you need to see all three locations. You will recognize some of the people, as some of the managers came from our Tampa operation."

Phil announced, "The area sales manager is one of my first salesmen from Tampa that I trained as you directed. He works, sells, and manages just like me. You'll like him."

Ryan said, "Let's skip some of the dealerships and just go straight up there tomorrow morning. Phil and Abe, can you two come with us? I think it would be nice if you came along as well."

We flew into Chicago, rented a big SUV, and showed up unannounced at nine on Wednesday morning. We had parked in the large fenced yard of the main distributorship. The outside of the building had a giant S&S sign over the top of the original owner's sign. That wasn't the big change though. The huge, drab, dirty looking building glistened in white paint. The once dirty metal roof was now bright white with S&S painted on the top.

We walked into the main shop and warehouse to see a buzz of activity in a clean, neat working environment. This didn't even look like the plant we had purchased. Ryan walked us through the shop area toward the front. As we went into the showroom and office area, a nicely dressed young lady stood up and greeted us. Her manner was similar to Cindy, the blind receptionist in Tampa. This one said, "Good morning, nice to have you, Michelle. Is Ryan with you today?"

Since Ryan was standing next to Michelle, I knew the girl was also blind. Michelle said, "Yes, Patty, Ryan is with me, as well as Phil and Abe. You remember them I'm sure. I also want to introduce you to Steve Sharp."

The girl seemed to get flustered but stuck her hand out in the direction of Michelle's voice. "Nice to meet you, Mr. Sharp. Welcome to S&S Enterprises, Chicago."

I took her hand and gave it squeeze. "Call me Steve, please."

Michelle suggested that Patty call George, the area manager, so he could show us around. In less than thirty seconds a guy in his forties came walking out of an open office door to greet us. I had met him when we bought the distributorship, but we had not spent much time together. Another man came from the main shop area to greet the gathering in the showroom. This one was introduced as Jim Beckett, the main distributorship manager.

Jim Beckett immediately insisted that I accompany him through the buildings. He explained that as soon as he had returned from Tampa he had begun painting and refurbishing the entire building. The best thing about the new look, he said, was that it had increased productivity and attitude. Where before he was always hassling with the union steward, it now seemed they were willing to work out minor problems as they happened. Jim had even placed the perfect signs throughout the buildings.

By the time we were finished looking at the main building, George suggested we have lunch in the cafeteria. In the back of the main building was a small cafeteria with a few food choices that would please most anyone. Today's special was meatloaf. This was obviously a favorite of the employees.

"How long have you had a cafeteria?" I asked Jim.

Jim smiled and looked at Ryan. "This wasn't my idea. It was Ryan's. While he was up here, he saw that most everyone went out to eat and most, if not all, were late getting back every day because there are no close places to eat. Ryan suggested I look and ask around to find someone who wanted to create a small cafeteria for the company. As soon as the place opened, our productivity went way up and nearly everyone in the company eats here daily."

"The prices seem very fair, Jim. What did you have to do to get the prices so low?" I asked, curious how he did it up here in Chicago.

"We used company money to remodel and furnish the cafeteria, then hired a retired chef to manage the place," Jim answered. "He hired and trained all of his own people and you can see he serves a lot of people a lot of meals."

"That still didn't answer my question. How does he make the meals so inexpensive?"

Jim explained, "Everyone in here is an employee of S&S. The food is purchased by the company and prepared under the direction of the chef. The entire cafeteria is designed as a benefit to the employees. A good thing is that we do not lose the time it would take for employees to travel to and from a lunch place. The employees get a well-balanced meal and go back to work happy. The meal is inexpensive so eating here is both desirable and appealing. Now the best part; the cafeteria makes money. It doesn't make a lot, but it makes enough to justify the space, the remodeling, the equipment, and the employees' morale."

George said, "Thank Ryan, as he said we needed to copy Tampa so we could keep our people on location."

While we were having coffee, Ryan handed me a stack of papers. "This is the quarterly report and the most recent month and weekly report for the three locations here. As you can see, George has three successful locations."

I needed Tiny to guide me through all the numbers, but I understood enough to see that the Chicago area was definitely in the black.

George suggested, "Can I show you the other two locations? I'm proud of what we've done in each of them. Our service departments are now known throughout the City and area construction companies. We barely keep up with the sales department's installations and have increased service personnel by over twenty-five percent. Most of them have come from your school down in Tampa. We have been lucky to find trained people."

It took two days to see the rest of the main location and both of the other locations. All three of the locations were neat, clean, and freshly painted, with our 'perfect' mottos throughout the buildings.

Friday morning, Ryan said, "Let's head home this morning, and we can stop by the new dealership in St. Louis on the way. It is the first new building we have and was built by a group of S&S construction people. You will like this."

We went into a small executive airport just south of the city. Michelle had arranged for a limo to take us to the dealership. Right in the middle of a retail and commercial area was a large general steel building, completely white, with a large S&S sign painted on the side and on the roof. Ryan explained that we couldn't get a permit for a large street sign so he and Tiny designed the building so he could use the entire side for a painted sign.

The huge showroom flowed into the shop area. Inside the showroom were a boom truck and a regular welding truck. Displayed with it were more trucks with the other bodies that we built on them. There was a group of offices for the management and an open office area for the sales people. In the shop area, there were marked places on the floor for each truck in the field. They were parked inside at night so they could be cleaned and restocked. The trucks circulated around construction and manufacturing sites on a regular schedule. They had just begun rebuilding generators and compressors, and had only two sets of mechanics working on them. It looked nice but the activity level was not there yet. I'd be interested to see it in two or three months.

We arrived home about four Friday afternoon. I had my truck at the airport, so I was able to take us all home. I dropped Abe and Phil off at their homes then took Ryan and Michelle to their place. I arrived at home right at five.

Little Steve came running up to me saying, "Dadadadadada." That is about as good as it gets. I picked him up and he gave me a big smooch while holding my head. Inside the house I found Sue changing Mike, while Mercy was nursing Lizzy.

"This is kind of turned around isn't it?" I said, indicating the swapping of the babies.

Mercy said, "Whoever is closest is usually the one who feeds the hungry baby."

Lizzy took her mouth from Mercy's nipple and giggled at me and stuck her arms up at me. I put Stevie down then picked up Lizzy. She gave me a little hug then I put her back down to nurse on Mercy. Mike held his arms up to me, so I picked him up and gave him a kiss. He began smacking his lips so Sue dropped a side of her blouse to nurse him. I gave each of the ladies a warm loving kiss, telling them how happy I was to be home with them.

They said they had missed me, but had heard progress reports from Michelle as I traveled.

The Friday night party was laid back, but fun. Most of the S&S people and several of the clothing people were there eating and drinking. There were no special announcements, but there was a feeling of accomplishment for the week.

That evening, I enjoyed visiting with everyone at home. I noticed that Ernie wasn't getting around very well and that Nelda seemed to be fretting over him. Sue said that Ernie had been to the doctor a couple of times and was having several physical problems. She said that he wanted to have a talk with me as soon as he and I could get together.

Around nine, I rode with Nelda and Ernie back to their trailer. Once Ernie was inside sitting at his kitchen table he had Nelda and I sit with him.

"Steve, you've given me a gift far greater than any monetary gift a man could have. You made it possible for me to find Nelda and to have more friends than I've ever had in my life. I'm afraid I'm getting a little feeble and a lot forgetful. It seems that I may be developing Alzheimer's disease. I don't want to be a mental cripple or be totally dependent on my Nelda. She's not happy about this but it is something that worries me. I want you to promise me that you will put me in a care facility; you know a nursing home, when I can't take care of myself. You also have to promise me you will bring my sweet Nelda to see me every day."

"He just won't listen to me, Steve. I keep telling him that he's mine and I will take care of him. He's not even ninety yet and he's talking like an old man. I won't have it. Now that I have him, I just don't want to let him go."

I looked at both of them and said, "Listen to me, both of you. I will take care of both of you as long as I can. If you can do it here, then you will stay here with us. Alzheimer's is bad, but we don't have to be beat by it. You both need to be seeing a doctor regularly and you both need to be with us, your family, as much as possible."

"I need your help, Steve," Ernie said. "I still have a lot of parcels of land that I need to sell and several properties that are rented that need to be watched and possibly sold. I've been a little lazy lately and haven't been aggressive like I usually am turning property. Could you spend some time with me and help me take care of my business stuff?"

"Sure, Ernie, while you feel like it, write down a list of what you need to accomplish. I'm sure you have a list of properties you lease out right now. I'll look over everything and have Ben help me take care of it for you."

"That would make me feel good, Steve. I think you are the only person I've ever trusted with my property and my business. Thank you for helping Nelda and me. I'll get everything together for you tomorrow and have my lawyer, accountant, and bookkeeper get some lists together for you."

I gave both of the old folks a hug and told them to sleep well. I made sure Nelda had her emergency button and radio if she needed me during the night.

When I got back to the patio, Sue and Mercy could tell I was a little morose. I told them what I knew and Sue told me that people that old sometimes felt like they were going any time. I had a stiff drink and enjoyed the closeness of my friends and family.

It took me a long time to satisfy my two smiling ladies. It always amazes me how much the two ladies have grown together. They are almost one to me now. They are two distinct people, but both treat me and love me as one.

Saturday morning was bright and cheerful. Glenda and Martin were early and we had time to visit with each other before Shawna showed up without her two kids. She said Charlie was watching them until she brought them over to be with the other kids. We drank coffee, enjoying each other as we used to.

When Debbie and Hanna showed up with their little ones, Shawna went home for CJ. I went to wake up Sue and Mercy to find them busily getting the three ready for the morning.

Charlie, Hank, Jim, and I were feeding our toddlers breakfast at the table while the rest of the crew began filtering in. Mickey was off, so I had both Mickey and Samantha to visit with. Crystal gave me a hug saying, "You haven't been a pain in my ass all week. I missed it. Where have you been?"

Ryan and Michelle showed up with Nelda and Ernie following them. Ernie told me he had already called his people to get his business papers together for me. Nelda gave me a big hug, thanking me for taking care of them.

Juanita had Luis with her this morning. They were an on and off again couple, but both watched Tammy and Dennis to make sure they didn't have too much opportunity to get into mischief. The kids were both going to go to USF in the fall, making their bond even stronger. Kevin and Susan both said that they trusted Dennis, but then hormones can make a young guy go nuts.

Charlie asked me if I wanted to ride down to the clubhouse this morning. He said that Hap and Bear wanted me to meet some new people. I told Sue and Mercy where I was going, and between them, it was decided Mercy would take care of our kids, as well as CJ, so Sue and Shawna could ride with us.

Charlie and I were a little squirrelly riding down there just from not being able to ride much lately. I think we both realized our error as we rode the mothers of our kids down there. We had to be more careful. We had to be responsible.

Hap and Bear were both happy to see us. They introduced us to several new members as well as the new chapter presidents that were going to take over. Both Hap and Bear were retiring from active club duties. The new guy for Hap's group was one of his young main men. We knew and liked each other, so there shouldn't be any let down in our relationship. The new man said he would like to work with me to help some of his men get jobs. I told him if they were skilled it wouldn't be a problem, and if they were willing to learn, we had schools to teach skills. Bear's man was one of the chicken chasers from when Nelda moved. He had forgiven me for laughing at him and was going to continue to build the property at his clubhouse site. They were now up to six mobile homes and were working toward the next two.

When I asked Hap what he was going to do, he said, "I'm beating up on fifty-five and it's time I settle down. Margie and I have bought a place and will be moving in the beginning of the month.

Bear had a sheepish look on his face. "What're you up to, Bear?" I asked smiling.

"I've saved up all my life for a place of my own and I've found it. I'm not going to live out at the clubhouse but in a similar place. I'm going to be your fucking neighbor."

"You're what?" I said.

"I'm going to be your neighbor. I have a job as a security guard, but have enough from my military retirement to last me. What I want is to be closer to Crystal. That woman is under my skin and I want her to be under me."

"Good luck, Bear. That is one head strong woman," I said, thinking how nuts Crystal can be.

Bear said, "I've been talking to Sue and she says that Crystal talks about me, so it's not that she doesn't like me. She just doesn't think I can do anything besides ramrod a bunch of crazies."

"It'll be nice to have you as a neighbor, Bear. Hope you can visit with us in the mornings and for supper," I offered.

"Can I?" asked Bear. "I'd really like to be a part of your group. You guys have a lot of fun together. I'd like that."

"You know you're always welcome. Just come on down and enjoy yourself."

Hap was standing with us listening. "Is there space for another biker to visit with you guys?"

"Sure, Hap," I said. "Any time, bring Margie and come for breakfast or supper. You know how we are, you've been there before."

"Yeah, but never just as a citizen. It's always been as club pres."

Smiling at Hap, I said, "I hate to burst your bubble, Hap, but you were never welcomed because you were president. It was always because we liked each other. It's respect, man, respect."

"Good to know, neighbor. Bear and I are moving in next door to each other right down the street from you. We're both going to be S&S employees as we are both going to be security guards for the business park."

I didn't know that we had our own security group now. I thought a contract company was doing it. I would have to ask Tiny about that.

Sue and Shawna had been with Margie and came up to Charlie and me. Sue said, "Did you know Hap and Bear are going to be neighbors?"

"I just found out. This will be nice. We'll have to have a welcome party for them."

Sue asked Bear, "Have you told Crystal you're moving out there?"

Bear shook his head, "Nope."

"You better," Sue said. "I don't think she likes too many surprises, but from you she will understand."

Bear was nodding, "I'll let her get used to me being around and see what she thinks. If it's too much of a hassle for her, I'll sell the place and move, but I'd like to live out there with you guys. I'm ready to settle down."

When we got back to the park, Crystal was on the porch waiting for us. She immediately asked us, "Did you see that big ugly maverick, Bear, over at the clubhouse?"

"We sure did," Sue said.

"Is he coming to see me or do I have to go down there and personally invite him to come see me?"

"Want to take a ride, Crystal?" I asked. "I'll give you a ride down there and you can tell him to get his butt up here for supper." I paused a second then added, "And you."

Crystal smiled and said, "What are we waiting for?"

We rode back down to the clubhouse and parked. Crystal followed me into the social area where Hap and Bear were. Bear saw us and came up, "You're back, but with new decorations."

Crystal said, softly enough that only Bear and I could hear, "Why don't you come to supper with us tonight. I'd like you to come visit me. Will you?"

Bear's face lit up like a neon sign. "You betcha, I'll be along real soon. Perhaps Hap and Margie will come with us since the new pres here is going to have a private meeting."

Crystal was smiling. She poked me in the ribs and said, "Let's get. I want to go home, shave my pussy, and get a beer. I don't know in what order but both are important."

We left Bear with his mouth open, but still in a smile.

By the time we got back to the park, it was getting to be time for the afternoon races on TV. Beer was drawn, snacks were broken out, and the seats were arranged to watch TV.

Since I wasn't a big TV fan, I went in to play with the kids. Little Mia was just as cute as she could be. She was the smallest of the first group of kids, but seemed to be able to hold her own while playing with the rough and tumble boys. You could see the future as CJ and Stevie were always doing something together. They couldn't really speak, but they seemed to communicate. The two were destined to be buddies.

When I decided to lie down for a nap, Sue lay with me and we smooched and groped. She left me with a hard-on, and who should come in but Mercy. She laid down and we kissed and groped until she said she had something to do. I was just about asleep when a soft body lay next to me and gently kissed me on the lips.

I opened my eyes to a smiling Juanita. "Have your wives made you ready for me? Have they?"

"Is that what that was about, Juanita?"

"I told them that I wanted you and they said they would get you ready. I think you are always ready." As she told me this she was unbuttoning my pants. She pulled my T-shirt over my head then tugged my pants and socks off, leaving me nude in front of her.

It sounded like Juanita growled as she lifted her leg over me to straddle my waist. With her eyes closed, she slowly slid down until she had taken me entirely into her. She learned forward, gently kissing my lips with each wiggle of her hips. She easily pulled her dress over her head and let it float to the floor. She was completely nude beneath her dress so we were both nude, on the bed, and connected in the most intimate way.

"Fill me, make love to me, pound me, give me the happy feeling, Steve, please."

I let her rise and fall on me for five minutes or so then rolled her over and gave fifty or so good lunges. I pulled from her moist grip and slid down to face her pleasure center. I paid attention to all of her exciting parts until she was near screaming, then I rose to slide back into her. As I slid in to the max, I sucked on her two swollen nipples. Juanita went over the top, she nearly screamed, she shook, she wiggled, she stiffened, she came.

As she calmed, she said, "Fill me, finish me, let me feel you fill me."

Just as I was getting close, a tongue went up the crack of my butt then teeth bit down on my butt cheek. I came, squirted, and filled Juanita to the max.

As soon as I quit spasming, strong little hands pulled me from Juanita and a black haired girl dove to Juanita's center. When Mercy had licked and sucked up the leakage, she attacked my probe with equal enthusiasm.

"You two looked so sexy together. Juanita, you are so erotically beautiful. Your brown skin, your full lips, and the way your hips pump up to meet Steve's thrusts are just beautiful, Juanita."

Mercy was alternately giving me deep tongue kisses and Juanita sexy loving kisses.

Juanita said, "You and Sue drive me crazy. You two make me wish to go with you to the isle of Lesbo. Not till you two came along did I ever want to be with a woman and now you two have me desiring to be with you all the time. If it weren't for Steve and sometimes Luis I would be you two girls' slave."

Mercy grinned and said, "You'll just have to become Steve's slave then."

Juanita shivered and said, "Don't make me beg."

As we were lying there, Sue came into the bedroom and leaned over to kiss Juanita, Mercy, then me. As she kissed me, she reached down and ran a finger through Juanita's recently ravaged center. As Sue sucked the juices from her finger she said, "Hmmmm, yum, Juanita. You and Steve taste so good together. If I didn't know I would have Steve to myself later, I would be jealous."

I slid from bed and put my clothes on, leaving the three girls doing whatever they were going to do. Mercy came out shortly, but Juanita and Sue remained in the bedroom for a long time.

Outside, Tiny and Abe had started the grilles. We were having ribs and chicken wings and breasts tonight. Glenda and Nelda were working on some potato salad while Hanna, Shawna, and Mickey were making beans and salad. Samantha was drinking from a tall glass that she announced was a Long Island iced tea that Joan had made for her. She said it was her third and she was getting a little numb. Mickey said she would watch her as she thought Sam would probably pass out soon.

Bear's pickup parked at the curb where Hap, Margie, and Bear all got out. Crystal was in a cute skirt and blouse, looking very lady like. As Bear approached her, she raised her skirt and asked, "Does this look clean enough?"

Bear was choking. "I didn't say you weren't clean I just said I didn't know how to eat pussy and that it looked like it would be more fun if you didn't have any hair."

As soon as he said it he put his hands to his face and looked around. "Oops."

Crystal said, "That's all right, I think everyone here knows I've been working on getting you into my bed."

"You don't have to tell everyone what we're doing, do you?" Bear pleaded.

"Shit, Bear, I'll sell tickets. You have me wetter than the big slide out at Adventure Island Water Park. Are you hungry or would you rather feast on this," Crystal said, while she patted her skirt over her center.

Hap and Marge had separated from the couple and were sitting at the bar. I got them both a beer and offered to make them a drink if they wanted. They preferred beer in a frosty mug.

When Sue and Juanita came out, Sue welcomed Bear, Hap, and Margie. Crystal leaned down and gave Sue a kiss, then looked at her. In a voice barely heard by others Crystal said, "You little hussy, you've been eating pussy. My goodness, you're a little slut. No wonder Steve is in love with you."

Sue smiled and casually said, "And don't you forget it."

We had a great supper with the announcement that Hap and Bear were going to be our new neighbors and would be joining us most mornings and evenings. Margie said she would be sure to help in preparing meals. Glenda said to her, "If you're around for lunch, we usually have soup and sandwiches too."

Margie gave Glenda a hug and told everyone she was excited to join us.

Ernie and Nelda were in good spirits tonight. Ernie told me to come over to his house after breakfast in the morning so he could show me everything.

That night, Crystal and Bear disappeared, so Hap and Margie decided to stay in one of our guest rooms. The girls leant Margie some things to make their stay comfortable. Some of the folks went to the hot tub, but Sue, Mercy, and I stayed with Hap and Margie and the kids.

Hap said, "Is it true what Bear told me about the hot tub? He said that it is a big group grope up there. He said he didn't know who was doing what with him the whole time he was there?"

Sue answered for us, "It gets out of hand sometimes, but we're all close and none of us are going to take the other's mate away from them. It's all in good fun. We just like to play."

Margie whispered into Hap's ear then he said, "One of these days you'll have to invite us. Margie seems to like the idea." Hap was elbowed for letting the cat out of the bag.

Once everyone was back and gone home, my ladies showed me that they loved me the most. I already knew that but it was nice to be shown.