”“OK,” said Joan laughing. “I need to drive first tomorrow anyway.”“I have three empty wine bottles to put back in the case first. And ...then I have to figure out what to do with the cases,” said Sara.Ron replied, “Leave them with your trash bags. They will get taken for recycling. Did you girls really go through 24 bottles of wine in 9 days?” “We had help,” answered Judy.“But the help brought 48 bottles of beer that also got finished off.” insisted Ron.By that time, Sara was making her last. So its time to go I think!’ said me with a pleasant smile. We spoke for a few minutes more and then we both got up to leave. I got to the door handle to open it for Jennifer when I felt her hand on mine. I looked around at her and I looked her right in the eye. She leaned forward and kissed me on the lips. It was a slow and gentle kiss. My hand came of the door handle, Jennifer now had my full attention. I have never been poker faced so my face was chalk white with surprise. ‘I probably. The boat made a wide turn as it roared around the end of the point. The pilot throttled back and coasted to a stop at the dock in front of Opeongo Store.While the pilot tied up the boat, I hopped out. It was time to take charge again. "Every one, we need to pull the packs out and stack them at the back of the dock. Stack the PFD's and paddles over here. Lay the canoes on the dock. We will take them back to the store in a couple minutes. As soon as we get our work done, we can get showers and go. That is all you get.”Lucius stood up, “I need to speak to my clients and tell them we are ready to proceed.” With that he walked out the door leaving the two other men glaring at each other.“One of the reasons I use Lucius is that he often is willing to take his fees in ... barter.” The east side of the private office had sliding doors that connected it with the next room. While the color schemes matched, browns and grays, the decor and the flooring did not. There was no carpet in adjoining.