Mom said it was time for bed. Malcolm went to his room to change for bed.He came back out in a Strawberry Shortcake gown and robe. I didn't knowhe had... girl's night things.He came to where I was sitting, "Thanks for today sis, I love you." Andhe kissed me goodnight; he had never done that before. I knew I was goingto like having a little sister.A few days later I was stuck again watching Malcolm while mom was busycleaning the house and did not want us underfoot. I took Allison with meto see my. He couldn’t remember the balance in his checking account, but he was pretty sure it was below five hundred dollars. Nor could he remember how much cash he had in his wallet. He felt Peggy’s eyes upon him. ‘Yeah,’ he answered. What am I getting myself in to? Oh well, I’ll go without lunch until…when’s payday anyway? Brian estimated that they had been on the road for half an hour when he heard Harry dialing a number on his cell phone. ‘We’re on our way. Don’t let anyone else near it. What’s the. Not missing the jab, Hank smiled, "Yeah, it's a pretty big deal for me. But, you've got me pegged right. I'm just an ole country boy, and always will be. It's my lot in life, guess I'll just have to live with it."With that, Hank rose and said to her dad, "Thanks for the coffee. I'll see you bright and early in the morning." Then he stepped off the porch and went around the corner of the house, headed for his truck in the front drive.Sarah's dad sat there shaking his head. "What?" She asked,. Everyone had been drinking quite a bit and were in a real partying mood. The four of us joined right in, and soon we were playing party games. Charades was one of the games, dont remember the others. At one point out host suggested that the girls play the blindfold game. Everyone except Maryanne seemed to know what the game was. Sheila and one of the other wives agreed to play and Maryanne went along, not knowing what was going on. At least I dont think she did. She was a little tipsy, but not.