All of us gathered for dinner and drinks over a bonfire. It was getting late and the folks were singing and dancing around the bonfire. I’m not the ...kind who likes listening to thrash music, I picked my beer and earphones, headed out towards the lake and turned on my jam of some classic rock numbers. There was no one around, at least I thought so. The fog was starting to settle over the lake and the moonlight made it more beautiful than ever. To my right, I saw a tainted figure in the dark by. Down the years, we will have a Christmas forest on the property.”“Ooh, I like that. We can even make marks on the trunk to show the kids height. That is a great legacy item.”“Pine Tree Acres!” Erin shouted.“What?” I questioned.“When we got this house, Lynn and I had a talk and I thought the place was so big that it should have a name like ‘The Ponderosa’ or ‘Tara’.“We will move that item to a future meeting. It is a great idea. So live tree to plant?”Everyone agreed.“Number of trees. I have. “Yes sir! .. We should hit the lake tomorrow if you want, maybe do some fishing” “Sure, sounds like fun!”I chuckled to myself but was interrupted by a thought. “You know Ash felt really bad that she had to work.” “Nah.. I know.” he stammered at the ground, he couldn't bhide the disappointment in his voice. "It's cool.” he paused. “Besides I like when we hang out.” “Yeah bro..” I agreed.”Me too” I held my fist out for a knuckle bump. “Alright man I'm gonna hit the shower, then how about some. " I like being here," Cleo replied. "I get to beat on something."I giggled as Tyson stood there shaking his head. Most of the crowd had headed out, but a couple made their way to the orchestra pit. One I recognized as Captain Dawn Travis, but the other two were wearing marine uniforms. Mickey tensed as they reached us.Captain Travis ignored the other two as she looked at Tyson. "Will you keep having shows like this?" she asked.Tyson looked confused and glanced towards the door. I was trying to.
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