Now, put me down or Scott will be having words with you!"He laughed as he dropped her to her feet and they both set about the task of bringing order t...o their ships and getting back down the river. Lachlan had to turn his ship first, then Tara and finally Gabrain. All of the crews had learned a harsh lesson and now had their weapons close to hand in case of a repeat attack. Gabrain estimated he had lost over forty men in the exchange and considered himself lucky the numbers weren't higher.The. Thanks Ladies for your help. Marina :)Marina: [email protected] are the times that try men's souls: The summer soldier and thesunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of hiscountry; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks ofman and woman."For the love of one's country is a terrible thing.It banishes fear with the speed of a flame,And it makes us all part of the patriot game.For I read of our heroes, and wanted the same.To play out my part. Our second date was yesterday at the reception, and now it's a new day." Oh. Yea?… It's great that you're so smart." And who said I wanted you to be good girl, anyway." But what's your rush?" You're the best thing that ever happened to me, and I'm tired of being a virgin. Please teach me about love and sex, Claire." Did it ever occur to you that I might be a virgin too?" Oh… Really? Are you saving your virginity for your wedding night?" I always imagined that I would lose my virginity in. Just the usual stuff, you know, picking up somefood for the dog and cats, getting a prescriptionfilled, and browsing through the department storeslooking for bargains- one of my favorite hobbies. As I was looking at some blouses, I overheard a man’svoice that I recognized, but I couldn’t place. He wastalking to someone else nearby in the same department.When I turned to look, I recognized him immediately. Itwas Randy, someone I had had a fling with in thedistant past, about 30 years.