”She unfolded it, and visibly relaxed. “John set the boys up for a camping trip, and is taking them to his folks. We had casually discussed this s...ot of thing happening, and what we might do. This was one of his plans.”No surprise there. I asked her, “Where is your hot water heater?”“I’ll show you, in the basement. Why? We cannot have any hot water, after 5 days?”I agreed. “Nope, you likely don’t. What you do have, however, is 30 to 50 gallons of clean water. Let’s grab some pans and pitchers,. My Mom is in front of me just as I black out. When I come to, my Mom is holding me on the floor and she’s crying. I’m wrapped in her arms with my head against her chest and I feel like a child but I don’t want her to let go. I grip onto her and cry. She shushes me and strokes my hair. I rip away from her and retch at the feel of a hand stroking my hair. It brings me back to that day and I feel his touch. My Mom looks heartbroken but nods as if she understands. I run to my bathroom and lock the. We all chuckled at my crudeness.Rachelle gave me a funny look as if she wanted to see my crude remark and raise it one more.“Well I’m tired of talking about it. Why don’t I let you all decide for yourselves.” Rachelle suddenly stood up and pulled off the sundress in one sweeping movement.I was stunned. Rachelle was wearing a matching hot pink satin string bikini bra and thong panties. Her tan skin was incredible. Her bra looked to be a couple of sizes too small and those majestic DDs were. Tusker answered, “I think it’s Clifton Trust now. We started out at Berkshire, but I believe they got bought last year.”Andrea gave them a strange look. “Why them? They’re a residential building and loan!”Tessa said, “Well, they were the only bank we had. We both had checking and savings accounts there, and we borrowed ten grand from our parents, five from each, and did everything else with credit cards when we started.”I buried my face in my hands. If I had been around, I would have helped.