The rain continued the entire ride back to the house. Jack called his parents to tell them that he, and the others, they decided to head home early. Don told his son that he understood and that he felt the teens made the right choice.

Jack and Tom pulled into the driveway at three in the afternoon. They all went into the house to see their parents and tell them about the trip. Ellen and Marge fixed dinner while the teens related the fun they'd had and about meeting Buzz and Vicky.

"When do you think your new friends will go down to Florida?" Marc asked.

"We don't know, Dad. They're going to call us when they know," Sally said. "They're very nice people. Vicky took the girls on their boat and Buzz fished with the boys one day. We had a blast!"

"You kids should be careful. You don't know them from Adam," Laura said.

"They're nice, Mom. I don't think they're serial killers or anything like that," Molly said.

"Besides, there are more of us than there are them," Tom said with a chuckle.

"We have a change in plans, kids. You're flying back to Florida," Don said.

"Why aren't we taking the limo back?" Jack asked his dad.

"Your moms convinced me that it would be better if you fly. They didn't want to take a chance of an accident harming all of you kids. I agree with them," Don said.

"When are we flying down?" Brad said.

"Tomorrow afternoon. I booked the flights after you called to tell us you were on your way home. The transport company will be here in the morning to load the trucks and the boat. They took the limo yesterday. It should be there when you arrive," Marc said.

"Who all is going to Florida tomorrow?" Jenny said.

"Everyone except Marc, your dad, Mr. Waters, and I. We'll be down in a couple days. We have a few things to wrap up here before we can leave," Don said.

"Dad, don't forget that we're taking delivery of Tomiko when we get back. We want everyone there," Kim said.

"We can take care of that on Friday. We'll be down on Friday morning," Don said. He smiled at Kim. "You know you could take delivery with out me, don't you?"

"That's not going to happen! If it weren't for all of you, we wouldn't even have the yacht. We'll wait for you, Uncle Mark, and everyone else," Kim said.

"There are boxes in your rooms. We want you to pack your things so the moving company can load them on Thursday," Marge said.

"How much should we pack?" Jack asked his mom.

"Pack everything, Son. We've decided that we're going to sell this house. It just doesn't make sense to keep it. When Don and Marc have to come up here on business, they can stay with our friends," Marge replied.

"Do you have anyone interested in the house?" Tom asked.

"Not yet; we haven't placed it on the market. I don't think we'll have any trouble selling it though," Don said.

"So, that means we're moving to Florida for good, doesn't it?" Sally said.

"Yes it does. Is that a problem?" Anne asked her daughter.

"Heavens no! I want to live down there," Sally said and then she giggled. "This is the third time I've moved in just over a year."

"This will be the last for a long time, Sally," Marc said.

"I guess we should get started with our packing," Tom said.

The teens excused themselves. They went upstairs to begin packing the boxes they found in their rooms. Jenny, Eddie, Kathy, Brad, and Molly pitched in, helping their friends fold the clothing and place it in boxes.

"Don't forget to put aside clothes to take on the plane. The moving van will probably take a few days to get down to Florida," Eddie said.

"You're right. I better go tell Jack and Sally," Kathy said. She went across the hall to Jack and Sally's room. When Kathy relayed what Eddie said, Jack and Sally thanked her.

The teens used a large black marker to label each of the boxes. They stacked the boxes in their rooms, making sure there was room to move around without tripping. Four hours later, the group went downstairs to get cold drinks and rest.

"How are you kids doing with your packing?" Laura said. She and the rest of the adults sat in the family room.

"Great, I think we're almost finished," Tom said. "What are we doing with the furniture? It isn't very old."

"We're going to put it into storage for now. "We'll probably use it in the new house after it's finished," Don said.

"We should wash our dirty clothes and repack them," Kim said. "I want to put some of my things in the boxes to make room in my suitcase for a few of the clothes I want to take with me tomorrow."

"That sounds like a great idea, Kim. I'm going to do the same thing. We can wash Everyone's things while we're at it," Sally said.

Kim, Sally, Jenny, Kathy, and Molly went back upstairs. They gathered the dirty clothes, placing them in a basket.

"I'm going to go out to the pool for a few minutes," Jack said. He headed for the sliding doors. The other boys followed Jack out to the pool area.

The girls took care of the dirty laundry, putting a load in the washing machine and hand washing their underwear. While the washing machine ran, they went out to the pool.

Sally ran into the house, returning with her notebook computer. She placed it on a table, opened the lid, and turned it on. "I want to check my email and check out a few things," Sally said.

"We have email from Randy and Fran. They want to meet with us soon," Sally said. "They have the editing finished and need our approval."

"Are you sorry that ESPN decided not to do a series?" Jenny said.

"No, now we can pursue our own ideas. I still want to make the instructional videos. I also feel that we can make a series and find a network to pick it up. There are networks dedicated to outdoor shows," Sally said. "I have the contact information for a couple of the largest networks. We should make another video to send to them."

"What's wrong with the pilot we did for ESPN?" Kathy said.

"That video belongs to ESPN. We can't use it unless we get their permission. If we make one of our own, we don't have to worry about copyright infringements. Besides, I think we should make our videos different from most of the stuff you see now. We should add a personal element to the program. Not like those stupid reality shows, but more than just fishing," Sally said.

"I like that idea. We could incorporate the ports we travel to and show a little about the area. Maybe that would help us find sponsors," Molly said.

"I think we should make the show interesting to kids our age. It would help promote the sport and add to the number of fishermen and fisherwomen," Tom said.

Sally took notes, recording the ideas on her computer. The teens continued to talk, airing their thoughts about doing a show.

"When do we want Randy and Fran to meet with us?" Sally said. "I want to reply to their email."

"We can do it next week. This week is going to be busy. We have our club meeting on Thursday, the delivery of the yacht on Friday, and we should practice for the club tournament the following weekend," Brad said.

"I'd like to go out on Saturday and maybe Sunday," Eddie said.

"Don't forget that we don't have school. We can fish as often as we want to," Jenny said.

"We need to start studying tuna fishing. We have a big tournament coming up in a month," Kathy said.

"Yeah, and it's in North Carolina. We'll be gone for over a week with travel and practice," Jenny said.

"I sent Randy and Fran an email. I told them we could meet with them next week," Sally said. "I also downloaded the IGFA rules and sent them to Dad's printer. Are we going to bring up the rules at our club meeting?"

"I think we should. The more I think about it, the better I like the idea of heavier line-weights. Is there any data on fish mortality on the IGFA site?" Brad said.

"There's some, but not too much. I'll try to find more information before the meeting," Sally said.

"I'm going to go swimming. This will be the last time we'll get to use this pool," Tom said. "If we need to go over anything else, we can do it later."

Molly moved over to Tom. She put her arms around his neck, gave him a kiss, and giggled. "Should I go get my suit?"

Tom started to tell Molly that she could wear her suit if she wanted to, but instead, he said, "No, you won't be needing your suit." He lifted her top, pulling it over Molly's head.

The rest of the group began undressing. They all walked to the showers, gathering in one of the large rooms. Each couple washed one another. Noticing Kim standing alone, Kathy pulled her closer to her and Eddie. The three of them laughed and washed one another. Finished in the shower, the teens went out and jumped in the pool. They splashed and horsed around together.

The adults came out to the pool. Laughing, they stripped, showered, and joined their kids in the water.

"Where are we sleeping tonight?" Jack said to his mom.

"In your rooms, Jack. Sam and Joanne are on their way over. Jenny, Kathy, and Molly's parents are going back to their house for the night," Marge said.

A few minutes later, Sam and Joanne arrived. They took a look at the pool, laughed, and joined the rest of the group.

Everyone began getting out of the pool after swimming for a half hour. Sally and Kim went to get towels, piling them on a couple chairs.

"Who would like a drink?" Don said.

Marc helped Don fix drinks for the adults. Joanne and the kids asked for soda. The group sat around the tables, drinking and talking.

At ten, the teens decided to go to bed. They said goodnight to everyone, gathered their clothing, and went upstairs. Standing in the hallway, the teens chatted for a moment. Kim told Sally they had to get the things from the laundry room. Sally nodded and followed Kim downstairs.

Kim and Sally returned with a basket of clean clothes. They gave everyone their things and then packed what they wanted to ship in the boxes. Tom and Molly went to Tom's room. They crawled into bed, cuddling together.

"Where is Kim sleeping tonight?" Molly said.

"I don't know. Do you want to go find out?"

"Yeah, she can sleep with us if she wants to-can't she?" Molly said.

"Sure, I don't mind," Tom said.

Molly got out of bed. She went back into the hallway to find Kim. Molly checked in Jack and Sally's room first. She asked if they knew where Kim was.

"She's sleeping with Kathy and Eddie tonight," Sally said.

"Oh, okay. I just wanted to make sure Kim wasn't alone," Molly said.

Sally sat up. "Molly, you don't have to worry about Kim. She knows what she's doing and what she wants. It's very sweet of you to be concerned though," Sally said.

Molly nodded. "Thanks, goodnight," Molly said as she left the room.

"Kim's with Eddie and Kathy tonight," Molly told Tom as she slid into bed next to him.

Tom smiled. He pulled Molly closer, kissing her tenderly. They squirmed against each other, finding a comfortable position. Tom stroked Molly's back and she rolled onto her stomach. He ran his hand down to her butt, stroking her gently as he lay on his side next to her.

Settling in for the night, Tom thought about Molly's request that he become the dominant member of their relationship. Her need for someone strong, as Molly put it, puzzled Tom. Not only did he not completely understand her need, Tom didn't know how to give Molly want she wanted.

Tom wanted to sit down with Jack so he could ask his cousin what to do. He knew that his sister Sally was very happy and Tom wanted Molly to be happy too. On the surface, things between Jack and Sally seemed the same as the relationships the other couples enjoyed. Tom didn't know what went on when Jack and Sally were alone. Other than the gold collar Sally wore, Tom couldn't see much difference.

Molly sighed. She lifted her hips, pressing her bottom against Tom's stroking hand. He squeezed her cheek, letting Molly know he was there.

"Mmmm, that feels nice. I love you, Tom," Molly said with a groggy voice.

Tom kissed Molly's cheek. "I love you too, Sweetheart."

Molly wiggled against Tom. He relaxed his grip on her butt cheek, slowly moving his hand over her naked flesh. Molly's breathing changed as her body relaxed.

Tom thought about the time Jack led his sister into the pool area on a leash. He remembered how happy and proud Sally looked as she walked behind Jack. Tom also remembered how subservient Megan acted at the hands of Lisa. He moved his hand along Molly's side, letting it rest against her side. His fingers scraped the side of her breast, pressing softly into the pliant flesh. Tom shook his head, knowing he could never to treat Molly the way he'd seen Lisa treat Megan or the way Jack treated Sally.

Kissing Molly's shoulder, Tom silently vowed to come to some understanding that would make Molly happy, but allow him to feel comfortable.

Kim, Eddie, and Kathy shifted around on the bed trying to get comfortable. Eddie rolled onto his side, his back against Kim and his chest against Kathy's back. He fondled one of Kathy's breasts as he kissed the back of her neck.

"You should pay attention to Kim too," Kathy said.

"Thanks, but I just want to go to sleep. If you two want some privacy, I'll leave," Kim said.

"You don't have to leave, Kim. Kathy and I will stop fooling around if it bothers you," Eddie said.

"It doesn't bother me, I don't want to fool around, that's all."

Eddie rolled over. He put his hand on Kim's shoulder, gripping her lightly. "Is everything okay?" Eddie said.

Kim rolled onto her back. She sat up, wrapping her arms around her legs as she pulled her knees to her chest. "Everything is fine. I know everyone is concerned about me, but there's no reason to worry. I love you guys, all of you, and I appreciate the fact you're thinking about me."

"We don't want you to feel left out," Kathy said.

Kim giggled, shaking her head. "I don't feel left out. I know I'm as much a part of our group as anyone else. I don't have to have sex to be happy." Kim giggled again. "Don't get me wrong, I love sex. Right now, I don't want a relationship, not a serious one anyway."

Eddie chuckled. "I understand, Kim. If you ever need a little loving, let me know."

Giggling, Kim reached between Eddie's legs. She fondled his penis and said, "If I need a little loving, I'll tell Kathy. I'll see you if I need my brains fucked out!" Kim removed her hand and laughed.

"Sounds good to me, Kim," Kathy said. "I'll try to stop fretting over you. Please understand that I only do it because I care for you-we all care about you and your happiness."

"Thanks, I know you do, but it's still nice to hear. Who knows, maybe I'll find a boy that rocks my socks when we go back to school in the fall. For now, I want to be carefree and enjoy the summer. I'm so looking forward to fishing and boating this summer," Kim said.

Kim stretched out again, this time on her back. Eddie spooned against Kathy. The three of them told each other goodnight. They shifted around, getting comfortable.

Sally woke up early the next morning. She snuggled against Jack, stroking his morning erection as she did most mornings. She waited for Jack to wake up, watching his sleeping form. Jack finally stirred. He smiled up at Sally as he stretched his arms above his head.

"Good morning, Baby," Jack said.

"Good morning. I love you," Sally said.

Jack pulled Sally down and gave her a kiss. "I love you too. Are you ready for our big move?" Sally nodded. "Are you sad to be leaving Michigan?"

"No, I'm not sad. I can't wait to move to Florida with our friends."

"Yeah, I'm looking forward to it too. I guess we should get up and get going. We have a few things to do before we leave this afternoon," Jack said.

Sally nodded. She gave Jack's penis a firm squeeze before releasing it from her warm grip. They got out of bed, used the bathroom, and took a shower together. Sally giggled as Jack ran his soapy hands over her body. He played with her breasts, rubbing her nipples until they turned hard. Sally fondled his penis, leaning over to kiss it.

Jack turned Sally around. He put one arm around her waist and placed his other hand on her back. Pushing gently, Jack bent Sally at the waist. He used a foot to open her legs so he could enter her from behind.

"This is our last fuck in this house," Jack said as he slowly sawed his penis in and out of Sally's vagina.

"I know, but we'll have so many more at our new house," Sally said. She pushed back against Jack, timing her movements with his.

Jack reached around Sally. He rubbed one of her breasts, slid his hand down her stomach, and diddled her clit. Sally moaned. She removed one of her hands from the wall so she could push Jack's hand against her clit harder.

Sally and Jack reached their climaxes. Sally came first, followed closely by Jack. When he removed his penis from her vagina, Sally turned around. She knelt on the shower floor, taking his member into her mouth. Moaning, Sally cleaned Jack's penis.

Jack and Sally finished in the bathroom. They went to their room to dress for the day. Sally stood near the bed, silently waiting for Jack to tell her what he wanted her to wear that day.

"Hun, wear jeans and a tee shirt today. I want you to be comfortable on the flight," Jack said.

Sally smiled. She picked out clean underwear, showing them to Jack for his approval. He nodded, letting her know he approved. Jack began removing the last of the knickknacks, books, and other items from the shelves in the room. He packed them in boxes, labeling them with his and Sally's names. Sally helped Jack finish packing their mutual things.

"You better make sure Tom and Molly are up, Kim too. They have to finish packing," Jack told Sally.

Sally went to Tom's room. She knocked on the door, waiting for an answer. Molly opened the door, smiling when she saw Sally. Molly wore a towel around her body.

"Jack wanted me to make sure you and Tom were up. We have to finish packing," Sally said.

"We're up, Sally. Tom and I just finished our shower. We'll be out in a few minutes," Molly said.

Sally left the room. She went down the hall to the room Kim shared with Eddie and Kathy. Once again, Sally knocked on the door. She opened it when she heard Eddie tell her to come in.

"Is Kim up yet? We have to finish packing," Sally said.

"She's in the shower, Sally. I'll tell her you were here. Kathy and I are ready," Eddie said. "Do you need any help?"

"I think we're okay. Jack and I are packing the last of our stuff," Sally said.

Jack and Sally put the last of their items in a box. Jack taped the box closed and labeled it. Across the hall, Tom and Kim finished packing their things. Molly helped, wrapping the fragile items in bubble-wrap.

"Who needs help?" Jenny said. She and Brad stood in the hallway between the two rooms.

"We're finished. All we have to do is take our suitcases downstairs," Jack said.

Jack, Tom, Eddie, and Brad carried the suitcases downstairs. The girls took their carry-on bags and makeup kits. The group of teens went to the kitchen for breakfast, greeting their parents.

"You guys are up early," Jenny said to her mom.

"We wanted to get over here so we could get ready to head home. We used Tom's truck and had to get it back so the transport company could load it this morning," Ellen said.

"What time is the transport company going to be here?" Jack asked his dad.

"They should be here at ten," Don replied. "You'd better make sure the trucks and the boat are ready to go."

"They are, but we'll double check them after breakfast," Jack said.

Laura took a pan of fresh muffins from the oven. Marge and Anne scrambled eggs while Ellen and Sarah fried bacon and sausage patties. A few minutes later, the group sat down in the dinning room. They ate breakfast while going over the last minute details.

While the girls helped with the dishes, Jack and the other boys went outside to make sure the boat and the trucks were ready to ship.

"Let's make sure everything is secure," Jack said as he and Tom stood in the cockpit of the Lucky Lady. Brad and Eddie climbed aboard to help.

The boys double-checked the rods, tackle, and other things in the boat. After making sure everything was secure, they attached the cover. Jack checked his pickup truck, making sure there wasn't anything in the cab or the back. Tom went through his Expedition. He grabbed a couple of jackets from the back.

At ten fifteen, two trucks pulled in front of the house. a large vehicle carrier and truck with a low-boy trailer. Jack ran inside to tell his dad the transport company arrived. A man and woman walked up the drive and looked at the trucks and the boat.

"How are you doing?" the man said. "I'm here to pick up the vehicles you want taken to Florida. I'm Phil and this is my wife, Dottie."

"We're shipping the pickup, the Expedition, the boat, and the Lincoln," Don said as he shook hands with the man.

Nodding, Phil walked over to the boat. He took out a tape measure, measuring the length of the boat and the truck. "We'll put the Expedition and the car on the bottom of the hauler," Phil told his wife. "Where are the keys?"

Jack and Tom gave Phil the keys to their trucks. Don went inside to get the keys for his wife's Lincoln. Phil drove the pickup and boat to the road. Dottie dropped the low-boy trailer so her husband could load them. Jack and the rest of the boys walked to the road to watch Phil. They watched as the man drove the truck and boat onto the trailer. Dottie stood to the side, making he stayed centered.

The girls came outside to watch too. Molly took Tom's hand, holding it firmly. "That looks close," Molly said as she pointed at the boat.

"I think he knows what he's doing. Phil measured the boat before he loaded it," Tom said.

Phil and Dottie secured the pickup and boat. They placed the ramps on the car hauler and loaded the other vehicles. Once the car, trucks, and boat were ready to make the trip, Phil walked over to Don.

"We'll have this load in Florida on Thursday. My brother will be here to pick up the other two cars on Thursday afternoon. He should drop them off this weekend," Phil said. "The bus will be there later today."

"Thanks, Phil," Don said.

"No problem. We'll make sure the vehicles get there unharmed," Phil said.

Phil and Dottie said goodbye. They went to their trucks and got in. Dottie pulled away in the truck with the low-boy trailer. Phil followed her in the car hauler.

"Well, that's one more thing that's out of the way," Don said. "Are you kids sure you've finished packing?"

"Yeah, we have all our stuff packed in boxes, Dad. The only thing left in our rooms is the furniture," Kim said.

"Good. You kids can relax until it's time to head to the airport. I ordered a couple shuttles to take everyone," Don said.

The group went into the house. Jack and Tom poured coffee for themselves while the rest of the teens went out to sit by the pool. Standing in the kitchen, Jack and Tom watched their friends and sisters.

Tom glanced around to make sure no one else was in the kitchen. "Jack, how are things going between you and Sally?" Tom said.

"Great, Tom, why wouldn't they be good?"

"I'm talking about your relationship, you know, the fact my sister is submissive," Tom said.

"We're still working on that. You don't have to worry. I would never do anything to hurt Sally."

"I know. The reason I'm asking is that Molly wants the same type of relationship with me. At least I think she does. She told me she needs a strong man in her life," Tom said.

Jack chuckled. "Tom, I don't know what to tell you. That's something you have to work out with Molly. I can tell you that it will probably be hard for you to do-it is for me. If it wasn't so important to Sally, I wouldn't have anything to do with it."

Nodding, Tom said, "How about the leash and collar?"

Jack turned to his cousin. Shaking his head, Jack said, "That was a huge mistake if you're talking about the time that Lisa and Megan were here. I still use it with Sally, but only when we're alone. There's no way I'll ever do anything to humiliate her again. We differ on the subject, but we've come to an agreement."

"What do you do to make her happy, Jack? For the life of me, I can't figure out what to do," Tom said.

"The only thing I can suggest is to talk to Molly. Decide what you're willing to do and what you won't do. Spell everything out for her. When I accepted Sally, I told her how our relationship would be. I also gave her an out if she doesn't want to do it anymore. I have it written down if you want to see it."

"Should I get a collar like Sally's for Molly?" Tom said.

"If Molly's serious, and you're committed, I would get her one. Make sure it's something nice-you know, like jewelry, not a pet collar. Tom, if you want to know the truth, it takes a strong person to do what Sally's doing." Jack chuckled. "She does whatever she tells me to tell her to do."

"I don't know if Molly's that strong, Jack. I don't know if I'm the type of person that can be dominating," Tom said.

"You and Molly can work that out between you two. Just make sure no one gets hurt. With Sally, I try things and see how she responds. I can tell if she likes what I'm doing or not. Tom, this isn't about sex, not entirely. While sex plays into the relationship, it isn't the reason for it. Make sure you don't become someone you're not while trying to please Molly."

"Thanks, Jack. You've given me a lot to think about."

"Tom, I didn't figure this out on my own. I talked to our parents. Our moms have the same kind of relationship with my dad."

"I've noticed that Uncle Don is the leader of our family. I know my dad isn't a wimp, but it's clear that when push comes to shove, your dad is in command. Frankly, it seems to be working well for us-all of us," Tom said.

"Dad is a good example, Tom. He's proof you can lead without being a prick. Whatever you decide, don't become a prick or an asshole," Jack said.

"Like Lisa?" Tom said.

"Yeah, like Lisa. I guess Megan is cool with it, but I think that Lisa is taking advantage of Megan's weaknesses. I hope that someday Megan wakes up and sees that she doesn't have to live the way she's living."

"So do I, Jack. I always liked Megan. I guess she's still dealing with the rape," Tom said.

"Maybe she is. I think it would be better for her to get professional help than to let Lisa control her," Jack said. "There's nothing I can do for someone that doesn't want help. I tried to talk to Megan, but she wouldn't listen to what I offered,"

"I guess we just have to move on, don't we?"

"I think move forward is more accurate, Tom. We have to learn from the past and make sure we don't make the same mistakes again if we can avoid them. Moving to Florida is a big step for us. I'm looking forward to the yacht, fishing, and if it works out, Sally's idea about producing a television show and videos."

"It sounds like we're going to be busy, doesn't it?" Tom said.

"Yeah, but I think it's good for us to be busy," Jack said and then he chuckled. "It could be a lot worse you know?"

Tom nodded. "Let's go see what's going on with the rest of our team," Tom said.

"That's what we are, isn't it-a team. I can't get over how close we've all become in such a short time." Jack put his hand on his cousin's shoulder. "The fishing keeps us close and the sex makes it fun-or is it the other way around?"

"I'd say it's equal. I wouldn't want to give up either of them," Tom said.

"You've got that right!" Jack replied.

Jack and Tom went out to the pool area to be with the rest of the group. Tom walked over to Molly, stood behind her, and rubbed her shoulders. She put her hands on his. Looking up, Molly smiled at Tom.

"What are you guys talking about?" Tom said.

"We're making plans for the summer, Baby. We're going to be busy," Molly said.

"I know we are. Jack and I were just talking about that too," Tom said.

"It's going to be wonderful you know. All of us being together is very important to me," Molly said.

"That's important to all of us," Jenny said.

Tom moved in front of Molly. He took her hands, pulling her to her feet. Tom wrapped his arms around Molly, pulled her close, and gave her a kiss. He sat down, guiding Molly onto his lap.

"Sally has found a lot of information regarding fish mortality and how it can be reduced by using heavier line-weights," Jenny said. "We've decided to make a presentation at our meeting on Thursday night. If there are enough board members there, we can ask for a vote and start using the heavier line at our club tournament."

"Do you think they'll go for it?" Jack asked. "You know that some of the old-timers are set in their ways."

"If we make a compelling argument, I think they'll make the change. There's nothing saying they can't use the line they want to use. We're just asking to raise the weight for those that want to make a change. According to what Sally said, the International Game Fish Association is going to make the money tournaments change to their rules if they want to be sanctioned," Eddie said.

Jack put his hands on Sally's upper arms. "You've been busy, haven't you?"

"Yes, that's okay, isn't it?" Sally said.

Smiling, Jack nodded. He leaned over and whispered in Sally's ear. "Next time, ask or I'll have to spank you."

Sally giggled. Turning her head, she kissed Jack.

Laura came out to talk to Molly. Tom unwrapped his arms from around her waist so she could get up and talk to her mom. He watched as Molly and her mom walked away.

"What's up, Mom?" Molly said.

"Nothing much, I just wanted to make sure everything is good with you," Laura said.

"Mom, you have to stop worrying about me. I'm fine," Molly said.

"I can't help it, Honey. I know I'm being a little over protective, but that's what moms do."

"How are you and Joel doing?" Molly said, trying to turn the tables.

Laura chuckled. "We're just fine, Honey."

"Have you two talked about moving or a new house?"

"Yes, we've talked about it, but we haven't decided what we're going to do. We're not in a rush, Molly. Joel and I might wait until after we're married," Laura said.

Molly gave her mom a hug. "I know you're worried about me, but you don't have to. If there's anything bothering me, I'll come to you."

"Okay, I'm sorry to be a nag," Laura said.

"I know it's because you love me, Mom."

Laura and Molly hugged again. Molly went back to Tom and sat on his lap. Laura went into the house.

"Is everything okay?" Tom said.

"Yeah, my mom is just being a mom," Molly replied and then she giggled.

Marge announced that lunch was ready. Kim, Sally and the other girls went in to help serve the sandwiches and other things. They finished their lunch, carrying their dirty dishes to the counter. The group went out to sit by the pool.

"Okay, kids, let's get going. The shuttles are going to be here in a few minutes," Don said as he walked over to the teens.

Jack, Tom, Sally, and Kim walked around the house one last time. They talked about the fun they'd had there, and about things to come. After their brief reminiscing, they grabbed their suitcases. The group took the luggage out to the garage, placing it near the overhead doors.

A few minutes later, two shuttle busses pulled into the driveway. The drivers helped load the luggage and then everyone climbed into the busses. Don, Marc, Harry, and Jack Waters followed in a car to see their families off.

At the airport, the group checked their bags. They went inside, saying goodbye to the men when they reached security. Don and the other men told their families that they would see them on Friday. After hugs and kisses, the men watched the group file through the security station. The men left when their families were out of sight.

Molly held Tom's hand as they walked toward the gate. She gave his hand a squeeze and said, "Flying still scares me a little."

"Don't worry, I'll take care of you, Sweetie," Tom said.

"I know, you'll always take care of me, won't you?" Molly replied as she looked up into Tom's eyes. She smiled when Tom nodded.

"Okay you two, quit dawdling," Laura said from behind Tom and Molly.

Turning around, Molly walked backwards for a moment. She giggled and said, "Sorry, Mom. I was talking to Tom."

"I could hear you, Molly. There's nothing to be afraid of you know. You did fine on the way down, didn't you?" Laura said.

"Yeah, but that doesn't mean I'm not nervous." Molly turned around, hugging Tom's arm to her side.

The group arrived at the gate. They found seats and sat down to wait for the attendant to call for boarding. Jack and Sally sat near Tom and Molly. While Sally and Molly talked to each other, Tom thought about what he and Jack discussed. He was slowly coming to the conclusion that he could do what Molly wanted, at least to some degree.

Kim sat with her mom and Aunt Anne. She stared out the window, watching the activity on the runways and tarmac. Marge put her hand on Kim's forearm, causing her daughter to look at her.

"Is everything okay, Kim?" Marge said.

"Yeah, I'm okay, Mom. I just wish everyone would quit worrying about me. Can't they understand that I don't need a boyfriend to be happy?" Kim said.

"I'm sure they understand. They're just concerned because they love you. Don't worry, they'll stop bugging you soon," Marge said.

Kim nodded, but she wasn't sure. She wished her friends and family could let her alone to do what she wanted to do.

The attendant announced that the flight was boarding. The group got up, waiting until the first class passengers boarded before they moved into the line. They showed their boarding passes as they headed onto the plane. Kim sat with Sally and Jack.

A few minutes later, they sat waiting for the plane to take off. Molly hugged Tom's arm as the plane taxied and left the ground. When they were airborne, she relaxed, but didn't release his arm.

Kim got out of her seat after the seatbelt light went off. She asked Brad if he would move so she could sit with Jenny and Kathy. He got up, taking the seat Kim vacated.

"So, are you two going to introduce me to some of the hot boys you know?" Kim said with a giggle.

"I know a couple boys that you might like to meet, Kim," Kathy said. "They go to our school."

"Who are you thinking about?" Jenny said.

"I was thinking about Terry Devino or Jamie Driggs," Kathy said. "They're cute-at least I think so."

"Do they like to fish?" Kim said.

"I don't know if they do or not," Kathy replied. "They're boys, so I know they'll like sex."

Kim, Jenny, and Kathy laughed. "I was hoping to find someone that was interested in something other than sex. It's not that I don't want to have sex, but I want to do other things too. I want a boy, or boys, that like fishing and boating. I'm not in a rush you know. If I meet someone that's cool, but I'm not obsessed with it," Kim said.

"As cute as you are, you won't have any trouble finding boys that want to take you out. The problem can be finding the right boy," Jenny said.

Kathy giggled. "No kidding. Do you know now hard it will be to find a boy like our guys? Most boys will get all pissed off if you even hint at fooling around with anyone else. I could never date a boy that gets jealous of the things I do or who I do it with-not anymore."

Kim shrugged her shoulders. "I don't know about that. Maybe it would be nice to be in a normal relationship."

"Normal for who, Kim? You have to admit that we're not what most people would consider normal, but it works for us. Think about it for a minute. How many girls do you know that had their brother for their first lover? How many kids do you know that have parents that would accept it if they did?

"I don't know about you, but I wouldn't want to have things different right now. I'm having a blast doing the things we do. I can jump my brother's bones and I know that Kathy isn't going to go ballistic. She knows that I won't go nuts if she messes around with Brad.

"Since we met you guys, we have expanded our stable so to speak. All of you are the same as we are. You guys don't get pissed when we fool around. I love being able to run around naked too," Jenny said.

"How about the fact we never have to worry about getting bad reputations? No matter what we do, or who we do it with, no one talks to anyone outside our group. Kim, we're not trying to tell you what to do. If you want to find a boy and have what other people call a normal relationship, go for it," Kathy said.

Kim started to giggle. "I really had you two going, didn't I? I want to find a guy that will fit in with us. Dating a boy that got all bent out of shape every time I flirted with another guy would suck!"

"No kidding, just think how pissed most boys would be if they found you on you knees sucking your brother's cock," Kathy said.

"Not to mention Eddie's or Brad's cocks," Kim said with a giggle.

"You need a boy that will accept that you eat pussy too," Jenny said.

"That won't be a problem. Don't all boys get off watching two girls?" Kathy said with a giggle.

"Yeah, but not as much as I get off doing it," Kim replied. The three girls laughed.

"Seriously, I'm not in a rush. If I meet a boy that's cool, but I'm not going to get upset if I don't-not right now," Kim said.

Jack and Brad sat with Sally in another row of seats. The two boys talked about some of the things they wanted to do when they got to Florida. Sally sat in the window seat, working on her notebook computer.

"What are you working on, Sally?" Brad asked as he looked past Jack.

"I'm reading some of the information I downloaded about fish mortality," Sally said. She looked up at Brad and smiled.

"You know, if the club decides to change the rules, we're going to have to reline our reels," Jack said.

"True, but it isn't that hard to do. We'll take the reels to Sid's tackle shop and he'll take care of it for us. He has a machine that removes the old line and winds on the new line. Maybe he can hook us up with one of the line companies for another sponsor," Brad said.

"Why do you use Sid's shop? Aren't there other shops around?" Jack asked.

"Yeah, there are a lot of other tackle shops. When Eddie and Jenny began fishing, Sid helped them so we keep going back. Now Sid is one of our sponsors," Brad replied.

"That makes sense to me, Brad. Sid seems to take good care of us. Do you know if he's a fisherman?" Jack said.

Brad shrugged his shoulders. "I'm not sure if Sid fishes or not."

"Sid told me he used to fish, but he gave it up after he opened the shop. I guess he's too busy now," Eddie said as he leaned across the aisle to talk to Brad and Jack.

In a row of seats, a few rows in front of their children, Marge, Anne, Sarah, Ellen, and Laura talked about the things they planned to do now that the Michigan families would live in Florida.

"Don told me that he and your husbands would be home early Friday. He said that he talked to Jeri about the yacht and the plans for the delivery. We're all going to meet at the boatyard after lunch," Marge said.

"All of us?" Ellen said.

"That's what Don told me. He wants to make a party of it. We're going to cruise down to Biscayne Bay and then back to the house. Yoshi is preparing food for the group. I guess we're going to have a short shake down cruise as well as take delivery of Tomiko," Marge said.

"I hope that our kids start to show some interest in the yacht once we take delivery. Lately, they have been more interested in fishing, among other things, than they have been in Tomiko," Anne said.

"I'm sure they'll find time for the yacht. They've had a lot on their plates lately. I think that once we settle in, they'll be able to balance everything," Marge said.

"Wouldn't it be nice to have the energy the kids have?" Ellen said.

"I don't know, I think we do great for a bunch of older women," Sarah said and then she chuckled.

"Maybe we should talk our hubbys into taking us away for a few days-without the kids," Ellen said.

Nodding, Marge glanced at Laura. She noticed that Laura hadn't joined in the conversation. "How does that sound to you, Laura?" Marge said.

"That sounds nice. You all deserve to get away for a few days," Laura replied.

"Laura, you and Joel are invited too," Marge said. "Is everything okay?"

"It's still hard for me to consider myself as part of your group," Laura said.

"Why, because you work for us?" Anne said. Laura shrugged her shoulders. "Sweetie, you're our friend and will always be part of our group, as you call it. If there is a problem because you work for us, we'll find someone else. Joel can afford to make you a stay at home wife."

"I know he can, but I like working," Laura said softly.

"That's fine, as long as you don't allow it to interfere with our friendships," Anne said.

"You know, I worked the Caldwell family for years and they never included me in any family function other than to take care of Mrs. Caldwell at a dinner or a party. I never felt like anything other than an employee," Laura said.

"I guess we're different," Marge said with a smile.

All of the women laughed. "That's putting it mildly! I'm not sure 'different' comes close to describing us," Ellen said keeping her voice low so the passengers near the women couldn't hear her.

Laura relaxed and smiled. "I never thought I would say this, but I couldn't be happier about the fact my daughter is doing the things she is. Molly's relationship with all of the kids is one of the most wonderful things I've ever seen. I used to think I had to protect her from sex, but not anymore."

"I think it's because sex is part of their relationships, not the reason for their relationships. They're friends, first and foremost. The kids spend many hours doing other things and they do it without arguments. I don't think I've ever heard or seen any of them get cross with one another," Sarah said.

"One of the things that surprised me the most was when Molly stayed on the boat and the other kids wouldn't let her lie about where she was. It didn't take long for me to begin trusting her after that. I have to admit that her honesty took me back several times, but I'd much rather have Molly shock me than lie to me," Laura said.

"That's enough about the kids, let's talk about where we want our husbands to take us," Ellen said.

"If everyone could get the time off, it would be nice to take the yacht up to the Carolinas when the kids go up to fish in the Tuna tournament," Marge said. "I know it's not exactly getting away without the kids, but it would be close. They will be on Lady Guinevere and we'll be on Tomiko."

"I know I have vacation time," Sarah said.

The women talked about the idea. Ellen told them she could get away from the shop and take the trip. Laura asked for time off and everyone laughed.

The plane landed on time. The group made their way down to the luggage pick up to wait for their bags to appear on the conveyer. The boys loaded the suitcases onto carts as they removed them from the moving belt.

"Hi, Marge, did you have a good flight?" Jeri said as she and April walked over to the group.

"Yes, it was fine. Why are you and April here?" Marge replied.

"Don called and asked us to pick you guys up. He said that he, and the other men, would take the van home when they arrive on Friday." Jeri giggled. "Besides that, you don't have keys to the van."

"Damn, I knew I forgot something," Ellen said.

Jack, Brad, Eddie, and Tom rolled the carts out of the building. Jeri pointed to the new limo parked in the pick up area. "The bus arrived yesterday. It's great," April said. "We'll be able to use it to pick up our clients."

Jack and the other boys loaded the bags into the luggage compartment under the vehicle. The women and the girls got in, taking seats. Jeri took off when the boys got in.

"Where are we headed?" Jeri asked.

"We're going to our house. Sarah and Laura's cars are there," Ellen said.

Jeri followed Ellen's directions to the house. The boys removed the suitcases from the compartment, carrying them to the cars and into the house.

Molly walked over to Tom. She put her arms around his waist, pulling her body against his. Tom and Molly kissed each other for a few moments. "I'm going to miss sleeping with you tonight," Molly said.

"I know. I'm going to miss waking up with you next to me," Tom said.

"Will I see you tomorrow?"

"I sure hope so, Baby." Tom gave Molly another kiss. "Maybe you can come over with your mom if she's working tomorrow."

Twisting her head, Molly said, "Mom, are you working tomorrow?" Laura smiled as she nodded her head. "Will you take me with you?" Once again, Laura nodded.

"Looks like that's settled," Tom said.

"We'll be over tomorrow too. The boat is going to need a good cleaning so she's ready for the tournament," Eddie said.

Everyone said goodbye to each other. Jack, Sally, Tom, and Kim followed their moms onto the limo. Jeri took off, beeping the horn as she pulled away.

"Jeri, we're going to have Eddie, Brad, and the girls help us outfit the yacht for fishing. We want to be able to offer it to our clients," Jack said.

"That's a good idea," Jeri said.

"Is Tomiko ready for delivery on Friday?" Sally asked.

"Yes, she's as ready as she's going to be. April and I have done all we can do for now," Jeri said.

"Have you hired the crew yet?" Tom asked.

"Not everyone, but we did hire two people," April said. She glanced at Jeri and smiled.

"That's cool. Are you still considering Frank and Erin?" Kim said.

"No, not anymore," April replied.

Kim wanted to ask why, but she didn't. The teens had told Jeri and April to handle the hiring of the crew and Kim felt she shouldn't interfere.

"Have you selected a broker yet?" Jack said.

"No, not yet. Once we have the yacht at the house, we'll invite the three brokers we've talked to over. After they've seen Tomiko, we'll make a decision. We wanted to wait for you guys to move down so you could interview them with April and me," Jeri said.

Jeri and April told the teens about the final details of finishing the yacht. Jack, Tom, Kim, and Sally listened as Jeri and April told them about the linens, towels, dishes, and the other things that Joanne Mitchell picked out for the yacht.

A few minutes later, Jeri pulled into the driveway of the house. Next door, the folks from Michigan could see the construction equipment parked on the lot that once held the large home that burned.

"Tomorrow, we have to move Lady Guinevere to the other seawall. We have to make room for Tomiko," Jeri said as she helped remove the luggage.

"Eddie, Brad, Jenny, and Kathy are coming over tomorrow to clean the boat. We can move it then," Tom said. "Do we have power and water for her?"

"Yes, the contractor took care of it last week, Tom. Everything is ready for Lady Guinevere. Your dad had them put in everything we have on our seawall, including a fueling connection," Jeri said.

"Okay, kids, let's get our things put away," Anne said.

Jack, Tom, Sally, and Kim took their things to the smaller house. They walked in and headed for the bedrooms. Kim paused in the hallway for a moment. She looked into one of the rooms and said, "We can put my stuff in here. Tom, you can have the other room," Kim said.

Nodding, Tom took his bags to the room he and Kim used to share. Kim put her suitcase in one of the smaller bedrooms with access to a bathroom. Sitting on the bed, Kim sighed. She felt somewhat empty, but knew that she and Tom couldn't share a room, or a bed, anymore. She didn't want to do anything that could cause trouble between Tom and Molly. For a moment, Kim considered moving to the main house, but quickly put the thought out of her mind.

The teens put their clothing away. Kim retrieved her things from Tom's room. She filled the dresser drawers and hung her clothing in the walk-in closet. Tom helped Kim carry her things, watching her as she put them away.

"This seems weird, Kim," Tom said.

Kim came out of the closet. She put her arms around Tom and looked up into his eyes. "I know, but we both know it's necessary, Tom. I don't want to do anything that would hurt your relationship with Molly. She loves you and you love her," Kim said.

"I love you too, Kim," Tom said.

Nodding, Kim said, "I love you too-I always will. Tom, we're not breaking up, we're moving on. As much as I love you, I don't see us spending the rest of our lives together, not as a couple."

"Do you still want to have sex?" Tom said.

Giggling, Kim nodded. "I do, but not until I know that you and Molly are ready. Please try to understand that I need time to sort things out, Sweetie."

"I know, Kim." Tom hugged her close. "If you get lonely, you're always welcome to sleep with me-just sleep if that's what you want."

"You're too sweet. Thanks, but I have to get used to sleeping alone again. It's been a long time." Kim gave Tom a tender kiss. "It isn't as if we're moving, Tom. Your room is right next to mine. Baby, we're going to be fine-you, me, and Molly."

Kim and Tom separated. He went to his room to unpack and put his things away. Kim flitted around her new room and bathroom, getting things set up the way she wanted them. Sitting on her bed, Kim thought about how she would decorate the room when her other items arrived from Michigan.

Jack and Sally also unpacked their clothing and put them away. Jack took the suitcases out to the living room so he and Tom could store them in the garage. Sally went to Kim's room and sat next to her cousin.

"I can't believe we're finally down here, Kim. I'm so excited!" Sally said.

"Yeah, me too," Kim replied.

"Are you going to be okay?"

"I'll be fine." Kim giggled. "I think sleeping alone is going to take some getting used to though."

"Molly wouldn't care if you slept with Tom you know," Sally said.

Kim shrugged her shoulders. "As I told Tom, it's time to move on. I don't know if it would upset Molly or not, but I'm not going to find out. I'd hate myself if I did something that hurt their relationship. He loves her so much and she loves him."

"Tom still loves you," Sally said.

"Yes, and I love him, Sally. I love him as my cousin and my friend-I love Tom in other ways too, but that's changing for me. If we have sex again, that's what it will be, sex."

Sally giggled and said, "Yeah, so what's the problem? There's nothing wrong with a little sucking and fucking for fun you know!" She put her arm around Kim. Pulling her close, Sally gave Kim a kiss on the cheek. Kim giggled and looked at Sally. When Sally planted a kiss on Kim's mouth, she didn't resist. Sally put one of her hands on Kim's breast, rubbing her through her top and bra. "If you get horny, I'll take care of you," Sally said after breaking the kiss.

"I'd like that," Kim said softly. "I like fooling around with girls, but with you it's so different. It's much more than fooling around to me."

Nodding, Sally removed her hand from Kim's breast and smiled. "If you get lonely, you're welcome in our bed," Sally said.

Giggling, Kim said, "I can't believe how many offers I'm getting. Tom told me the same thing."

Kim and Sally got up. Sally went to her room and Kim went to Tom's room.

"Want some help?" Kim said to Tom.

"No, I think I'm finished for now. When our stuff gets here you can help me set up my room if you want," Tom said.

Kim put her hand on Tom's cheek. "You should ask Molly to help you. It would mean a lot to her." Kim giggled. "You can TELL her to help you."

Tom jerked his head back and stared into Kim's eyes. She smiled at him. "Molly told me how she feels and what she wants, Tom."

"I don't think I can do that, Kim. I don't know how," Tom said.

"Sweetie, all you have to do is listen to what she says. Molly will let you know what she needs."

"Don't you mean what she wants?"

"No, I meant what I said. Molly needs you to do the things she asked you to do. I don't understand it. I don't even try anymore. Have you talked to Jack?" Tom nodded. "Maybe you should talk to your sister."

Tom furrowed his brow as he thought about Kim's statement. His face relaxed as he decided Kim was right. He could find out more from Sally than anyone else. Lowering his head, Tom kissed Kim's forehead. "Thanks, that's the best idea I've heard."

"What are friends for?" Kim said with a giggle.

"Friends with benefits?" Tom said with a grin.

"We'll see how it goes, Tom. No promises, okay?"

"I was just teasing you," Tom said.

"I'm not teasing, Baby. You're the best lover I've had and I'm going to miss it," Kim said. "Tom, let's see what the future brings."

Tom nodded. He and Kim went to the living room to wait for Jack and Sally. Jack came out and said, "Let's get these suitcases put away. I'm getting hungry."

Jack and Tom made two trips to the garage to put the suitcases in storage. They went into the main house to see if their moms were ready for them to put away their luggage. Marge and Anne told their sons the suitcases were empty and in their bedrooms. The boys took care of the items, stowing them in the garage.

Tom and Jack walked down to the boat. They looked around for a moment and went to the lot next door. As Jeri said, the seawall was ready for Lady Guinevere. They walked up to where the house stood before the fire.

"I wonder what our dads are going to do with another house," Tom said.

"Do you want to know what I think?" Jack said. Tom nodded. "I think that someday we'll get one of the houses. Dad said he was thinking about mirroring their house. I think that living next to our parents would be cool."

"We should ask our dads if that's what they have in mind. If it is, we should be able to help with the design. I know they said we could help, but I want to make sure," Tom said.

"Are you thinking of something different from the main house?"

"I was thinking that if we're going to get the house, we should design the floor plan so that there are four identical bedrooms. You know, one for each of us. Someday, we'll probably find someone we want to marry and live with," Tom said.

"I thought you already have," Jack said.

"Molly is a wonderful girl and I love her, but I'm not thinking about settling down for the rest of my life, not yet anyway. Shit, we're going to be eighteen in a few months. We're too young to think about those things right now," Tom said.

Jack shrugged his shoulders. "Getting married young worked for our parents," Jack said.

"Yeah, but that doesn't mean I want to get married when I'm eighteen," Tom said.

Jack chuckled. "I'm just kidding you, Tom. I'm not ready to think that way either. If we do think our parents are planning to give us the house, we should plan on rooms for our kids. Someday I want a family."

As they walked back to the house, Tom and Jack talked about the things they'd like in a house. They both laughed when they realized that their sisters would have more say in the matter than they would.

"Are you two ready for dinner?" Anne said when Tom and Jack walked into the house.

"I am, I'm starved," Tom replied.

"Wash up and sit down. It's almost ready. Your sisters are in the recreation room. Would one of you tell them dinner is ready?" Marge said.

Jack went to get Sally and Kim. Everyone sat at the table to eat the meal Marge and Anne prepared. After dinner, the teens cleared the table and took care of the dishes. The group went outside to sit on the patio and enjoy the warm evening.

"It's going to look different with Tomiko sitting where Lady Guinevere is, isn't it?" Jeri said as she and April walked up.

"Yeah, but it's going to be nice having our yacht behind the house," Kim said.

"It will make taking care of her easier. The drive to Fort Lauderdale everyday is getting old," April said. She pulled up a chair, sitting with the rest of the group.

"That and we'll be able to keep a close eye on her. Having Tomiko close by is much better than mooring her in a marina," Jeri said. "I'll bet you guys are anxious about Friday."

"Yeah we are," Jack said. "I understand we're going to take the boat down to Miami and back on Friday."

"That's the plan. Don said he wanted to take a ride and have a party onboard. Yoshi is preparing a feast from what he told us," April said. "We should plan an overnight trip soon. We want to run Tomiko through her paces before we book a charter."

"When do you think the yacht will be ready to charter?" Sally said.

"Tomiko is ready now. We have to finish hiring our crew and train them first. I'd say we can be ready in three or four weeks," Jeri said.

"Aren't you looking for an experienced crew?" Marge said.

"Yes, but even if they have experience, every yacht is different. We want the crew to do things the way we want them to, not like they did them for someone else," April said. She giggled and glanced at Jeri. "Jeri and I are very demanding. We won't settle for anything less than perfection."

"It sounds as if you two may require the impossible," Anne said.

"Not really, Anne. It isn't hard to do things right. If we want to charge top dollar for our charters, our clients are going to expect five star treatment. April and I plan to make sure they get what they're paying for," Jeri said.

"When will you start teaching Tom and I how to operate Tomiko?" Jack asked.

"We'll begin when you tell us you're ready, Jack. April and I work for you," Jeri replied.

"That may be true, but we're looking to you two for guidance. None of us knows a thing about operating a yacht or a charter business," Kim said.

"We want to learn as much as we can, but not until you and April think we're ready. I don't know about other owners, but I refuse to be a jerk and ask for things that aren't reasonable," Sally said.

Jeri and April smiled as they nodded.

"I've been thinking about our guests. I haven't said anything to Jack, Tom, or Kim, but I have an idea," Sally said.

"What's your idea?" Jeri said.

"I was thinking that we should make a deal with one of the hotels that has a marina. That way we could pick up our clients without having them walking through our yard or knowing where we live," Sally replied.

"I think that's a great idea, Sally," Jeri said.

"I think so too. I was never keen on the idea of having strangers coming here," Anne said.

"Sally, you're amazing. I would have never thought of that," Kim said.

Giggling, Sally said, "Who me? I'm just a ditzy blonde."

"You may be a blonde, but you are in no way ditzy. I agree with Kim, you're amazing," Jack said. He put his hand on Sally's arm, looked into her eyes and smiled. "You're smart too."

It took a moment for the others to catch the innuendo, but when they did, everyone laughed. Sally giggled and winked at Jack.

"You're so bad, Jack," Kim said.

"No he's not, he's amazing too!" Sally said causing everyone to laugh again.

"Okay you two, that's enough," Anne said. "You should take a swim and cool off."

The four teens agreed with Anne. They went down to the pool, removed their clothes, and jumped into the pool. Anne, Marge, April, and Jeri watched them frolic in the water.

"Your children never cease to surprise me. They have good heads on their shoulders," Jeri said.

"Thank you, we think they have done well with all that's happened. It isn't everyday kids their age go from a working middle class environment into our new lifestyle. It hasn't been easy for them, but they seem resilient," Marge said.

"Their parents have done a great job if you ask me," April said.

Anne chucked and said, "We're doing our best. Fortunately, my brother keeps all of us grounded. Don has the ability to keep all of us in check."

Marge smiled as she nodded her head.

"Well, I can tell you that Jeri and I truly appreciate the opportunity you've given us. We have never met, or worked for, anyone like you folks. I can't remember being as happy as I am now," Jeri said.

"We also love the fact that none of you judge Jeri and me. We know that there are a lot of people that can't accept the fact we're lovers," April said.

"That doesn't bother us in the least, does it Anne?" Marge said.

"We know, that's one of the things that makes us so comfortable here. We know we're employees, but you never make us feel that way. We feel that we're part of your family," Jeri said.

"I'm sure Laura has told you how happy she is too. She has been here everyday, taking care of the house and our apartment. We keep telling her we can do it ourselves, but she insists on cleaning for us. I hope that isn't a problem," April said.

"No, it isn't a problem for me," Marge said. Anne nodded in agreement. "We're glad she's enjoying her job."

"Maybe I shouldn't say this, but it doesn't feel like a job. I feel that you've given me an opportunity to do what I love. Everyone is more than generous too. April and I have been able to finally get our heads above water," Jeri said.

"It seems that Don and Marc enjoy giving people a chance to succeed. They are always finding ways to help people," Marge said. "It's one of the things we love about our hubbies."

"I hope you and April realize that our kids are more interested in fishing than they are in the yacht right now. I don't know if that will change anytime soon. Don wants them to learn, but he also wants them to enjoy being teenagers," Marge said.

"We have realized that they aren't going to be as involved as they once felt they would. April and I try to keep them involved, but they just defer to our ideas. While they listen and ask questions, in the end, we've made most of the decisions," Jeri said. "Frankly, it's very refreshing. The kids are much smarter than most owners are. It's very hard to work for someone that thinks they know it all when in fact they're clueless. They may know how to make money, but they don't know what it takes to maintain a yacht."

Marge and Anne laughed. "We fall into the clueless category."

"Actually, you don't. You know that you don't know and depend on people that do," April said. "That makes you wise, not clueless."

As the women continued talking, the teens played in the pool. They swam around, splashed each other, and then paused to rest.

"I'm getting out before I get wrinkled," Sally said. She walked up the steps as the rest followed her.

Jack picked up a towel so he could dry Sally. Kim watched for a moment. She giggled and tossed her towel to Tom. While Tom dried Kim's back, she looked over her shoulder at him. "We don't have to stop doing everything, Tom. We might not be sleeping together or fucking, but that doesn't mean we can't have fun."

Laughing, Tom began rubbing the towel over Kim's breasts. She turned around so she could look into his eyes. Kim and Tom shared a knowing smile. She took the towel so she could dry Tom. He laughed as she trapped his penis with the towel. Kim held his penis with one hand while patting it dry with the other. Tom told her it felt better without the towel, causing Kim to giggle.

The four teens stretched out on four of the lounges. They relaxed, each of them thinking about the things to come.

"What kind of fishing equipment are we going to buy for Tomiko?" Sally said.

"I'm not sure. I thought we'd take Eddie, Brad, Jenny, and Kathy to help us pick out what we need," Jack said.

"Are we going to buy the stuff at Sid's Tackle Shop?" Kim said.

"I want to get it there. After all, he is a sponsor," Tom said. "I don't think we should ask him for a discount though. We should save our favors for Lady Guinevere."

"When are we going to see Fran and Randy?" Jack said.

"I haven't heard back from them yet. I sent them an email the other day and told them we wanted to see them. I'll follow it up tomorrow," Sally said. "Maybe they'll be here to tape our club tournament."

"That would be cool. I want to talk with them about producing our own show too," Kim said.

"I hope we can make that idea work. It would be fun to have our own show," Tom said.

"Well, if we can't make it doing fishing shows, we can always do porn videos," Jack said and then he laughed. "I'm kidding you know."

Sally giggled. She sat up and put her hand on Jack's penis. "We could do them for fun."

"What, you want to have a movie of us making love?" Jack said.

"Why not? I was thinking more along the lines of sucking and fucking. I want to reserve making love for just you and me," Sally said.

"You're nuts, Sally!" Kim said. Sally giggled as she shrugged her shoulders. "I love it! Do you remember when we made the video with Megan and Lisa? I had a blast."

"If you want to do videos like that, we'll do them ourselves. I don't want to have anyone else know about it. Don't forget, we're underage and we could get someone in trouble," Tom said.

"I know we could. I'm just kidding anyway," Sally said.

Jack looked at Sally and raised his eyebrows. When she giggled, Jack said, "No you're not. You're serious about it."

"I'm going to shower and go to the house. It's been a long day," Kim said.

Tom stood up too. "Do you want me to wash your back?"

Kim giggled as she nodded. She and Tom headed toward the cabana. Jack and Sally followed them into the shower. The four teens showered and played. Tom and Kim avoided doing anything sexual, but they didn't hesitate washing each other.

"We're going to our house," Kim said as the four of them walked up to their moms, Jeri, and April. "We'll see you in the morning."

The adults told them goodnight. Kim, Sally, Jack, and Tom went through the house and out to the guesthouse. They went to their rooms to get ready for bed. Sally put on a tee shirt and Jack stepped into a pair of shorts.

They went out to the living room to watch television. A few minutes later, Tom and Kim joined them. They sat on the couch across from their siblings. Tom watched Sally and Jack. He thought about Molly and her request. Tom had been paying closer attention to Jack and Sally, trying to see what they did together.

"I'll have a soda," Jack said, not looking away from the television.

Sally got up. "Would anyone else like something?" she asked.

"Yeah, I'll have a soda too, please," Kim said.

Sally looked at Tom. He nodded to his sister, watching her smile as she walked toward the kitchen. When she returned, Sally gave Jack his can of soda before passing the cans to Tom and Kim. She sat next to Jack and opened his can for him. Jack glanced at Sally, smiled, and thanked her.

At ten o'clock Jack stood up. "Goodnight, Tom, Kim, we're going to bed. See you guys in the morning."

"Night, guys, see you," Tom replied. Kim also said goodnight.

Sally said goodnight as she followed Jack to their bedroom. Once again, Tom watched his sister.

"I don't get it, Kim. How can Sally do that? She acts as if Jack thinks for her," Tom said.

"As I said before, it's what she needs from Jack. Why does it bother you that she is as happy as a pig in shit?" Kim said with a giggle. "You have to decide what makes you happy Tom. Don't base your life on the way others live. I know that you feel torn about what to do about Molly, but you have to decide soon. You know, you could always try doing what Molly wants, or at least come to an agreement. If it doesn't work out, you can change until it does."

Tom thought for a moment. He put his arm around Kim's shoulders. Pulling her closer, he kissed her cheek. "Thanks, Kim. Goodnight," Tom said.

Kim smiled. She grabbed the remote, turned off the television, and headed for her room. Kim got into bed, pulling the sheet up to her neck. Hugging her pillow, Kim settled in for the night. She tossed and turned for a half hour, trying to get comfortable. Sighing, Kim realized that she missed having Tom next to her. Getting up, she walked to her door.

Standing in the dark hallway, Kim glanced at Tom's door. She started toward the door, but stopped. Smiling, Kim went to Jack and Sally's room. She walked in, trying to see in the dim light streaming in the window. Kim saw Sally lying in the center of the king size bed with Jack's arm across her side. Kim slid into the bed, putting her back to her cousin. Sally stirred. She scooted closer to Kim, putting her arm over Kim's body. Kim moved closer to Sally, feeling her body conform to Kim's back. Sally didn't say a word. She kissed the back of Kim's head, snuggled closer, and closed her eyes.

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