Sarah just sat there looking at me and I could see the devil rising up in her. She lifted her hands and scooped up her hair and said “make sure you ...do the back of my neck Neil, and my sides especially near the back of my arms.”As Neil worked the lotion into her she closed her eyes and said “oh that’s very nice” Neil began to rub the lotion down Sarah’s sides then up to her arm pits, I could almost see him wishing his fingers were longer so he could fondle the sides of her breasts. Sensing this. Anyhow, they loved it.“You know you would stay a lot dryer if you put the canvas on that thing.”“Yeah Dad, we know, but that ain’t no fun.” Their grammar sucked.They shucked their boots and coats before heading upstairs for showers. Why didn’t I think of that. I was sitting there still wet from my afternoon out.Supper conversation was normal, but I was not in the mood to participate. Marsha ask me if something was wrong and I just said I was tired.I had a few friends in low places so I was able. “Eileen ... you are up.”She got up and said, “I wouldn’t mind a chorus of young ladies behind me Michael, if you can arrange it?”“I have many chorus members who would love to be your backup singers,” I said in return. I told my orchestra about the beat count, and they were ready. Percussion began this. ‘Strings’ joined in guitar... (I knew that Annette Funicello sang it)MRS. EILEEN FISHERI was at a danceWhen he caught my eyeStandin’ all aloneLookin’ sad and shyWe began to danceSwayin’ to and. That you remember.Except today! Today is the day after your recent birthday! It's hard to believe that you are finally grown up to be at the age of an adult! The big one-eight!Your mom has finally considered you to be adult enough to not need to be constantly babied after anymore, allowing you to experience the wonderful sensational feeling of what was called, "Independence."Having grown up in a purposely sheltered life, orchestrated by your mother, you are only slightly aware of how held back.