“Drink up, it will help you relax.” Rhea did as she was told, too tired to argue. After all, it’s just one drink, she thought as she settled do...wn close to John. She was even more aware of him now, as she relaxed against his warm body. She could hear his soft breath through the music, as the radio continued to play in the background. He’s good at fixing drinks, she thought, as she soaked in the night, letting a slight buzz get hold of her. “Is it okay if I just doze off here for a while?” she. Crystal began to relax a bit, enjoying the sound of her grandmother’s voice, but it was a short-lived reprieve from her inner turmoil. ‘Oh! We’ve gotten a letter from Bill.’ The woman beamed happily at Monica. ‘Far out!’ Monica remarked, and then turned her excited gaze to Crystal to explain, ‘Bill’s my oldest brother. It’s kind of a big deal when we get a letter since he’s still in Vietnam. He’s coming home in a few months though.’ ‘Cool.’ Crystal set her glass down and smiled past the blazing. I think you would love the freedom of it.” She looked surprised, then said, almost incredulously, “Do you think it would be alright to do that?” “Do you see anyone around that would mind?” “Just you, but I do not think you would mind.” She looked around and then reached behind her and unhooked her top, letting it fall to the floor of the boat. “It makes me a little nervous Martin.” “It makes you look marvellous.” Within a few minutes I could tell she was completely comfortable and enjoying. Boyfriend, huh? Cool, I like that."Brooke: "Well of course you are sweetie! But I thought you were going tobe?elsewhere tonight. I didn?t think I would see you."Me: "Yeah, well, my plans were changed for me. I was shocked too but Iam thrilled to be here!"Brooke: "I am glad you are here too. I have missed you so much."Me: "I miss you too. We just have both been so busy. So how is my littlecollege coed doing these days?"Brooke: "Not bad at all. Classes are rough but they are supposed to be.I am.