"I love you my beautiful woman," I told her and put her down.I went and took care of business and came back and dressed. We ate breakfast, and talked ...a bit. "I can't stand not to hold you girls for another week. I want you to watch the hide closely. As soon as possible I want to take it and go get married."They both agreed to do that. I hugged them both tightly and kissed them. "I love you," I said and then went to inventory what was in the plane.We had 2 Glock 19's (including mine) with the. Derrick usually dismissed the springs as being for pussies so his offer to go there was his way of trying to please me and I readily accepted. We pulled the canoe up on the shore and trod the half-mile through the trees until we made it to the small clearing where the warm water bubbled up into crystal clear pools. There was one pool where the water was about five feet deep and you could just wallow in the warmth while your toes played about on the sandy bottom. Derrick and I chattted a little. We can have that together.’ He opened his mouth most likely to argue but then closed it. His eyes searched hers. Finally his hands cupped her cheeks, and an intensity filled his eyes. ‘Is that what you really want? Or are you saying that because you think it is something I want to hear. You have to be honest. Remember? We promised to be one hundred percent honest with each other.’ There was not a bit of hesitation. ‘It’s what I want Alex. I want to have a baby. With you.’ The look on his face. And we'll still have our secret times, I promise! So don't you run off after some new girl friend and desert me. Promise? Do you? Well, promise... !"The towering German shepherd with ears erect and tail waving excitedly, barked then and Carol kissed him again before straightening up, satisfied that she hadn't lost the loyal attachment of her animal-darling. "All right, lover, come on, Mama's going to let you outside for a while, but you just remember your promise, eh?"Closing the back door.