I set up a date with Angie to go canoeing on the creek near my place. It was an interesting little creek that ran for about forty miles before emptyin...g into the Mississippi River. A good part of it ran through an urban area, but when traveling on it, you would swear that you were miles away from the city. It also ran through a number of parks and wildlife areas. I had always found something new and interesting to study or ponder while traveling down that scenic waterway.I pulled into the small. I cleared my throat, bracing myself for what I was to say next."Do you want to have sex?" I flinched at my own words. They sounded blunt, as if calling him out on his foul. I by no means wanted him to feel any more uncomfortable than necessary at the question.His eyebrows arched, and he stared at me, aghast. "I ... well ... I – yes. Yes I do want to have sex." He said steadily, still watching me closely. I smiled gently."Okay." I whispered, wrapping my arms around him and falling backwards a. We all four talk together a lot.”I said, “Shit!”Lisa looked surprised. “You two talk to each other’s partner?”John said, “Sure. You could, too, with someone you really care about. Missus Pam or your mother would let you talk directly to their friends.”Lisa said, “Would you let Brightmist talk to me directly?”John said, “Sure.” He looked reflective for a moment. “Call him.”Mentally, she made contact with me and called Brightmist. “Brightmist, do you feel my mind.”It wasn’t the strong presence of. Sophie was beginning to irritate me, she wouldn't stop glancing at Lena, and me and smirking. She looked as if she was trying to imagine what we got up to in bed. I could see that Lena was getting uncomfortable with her constant gaze. After some more small talk, I thanked them all again for the gifts. I then feigned a headache, a consequence of whiplash injury from the car accident. I said we'd see them back at work, and Lena, after saying her thanks, got up and left with me. Outside the pub,.