Ron solved the problem for her. While she climbed back into the bed, he jumped out of it. "Got to go," he said as he picked his way across his clothes... cluttered floor and on to the bathroom.She looked around Ron's bedroom for a handy place of concealment. She finally thrust Pam's gift between the mattress and box springs. She chose a place close to her purse where it would not be hard to retrieve should she not require its protection. Once she'd found her hiding place, she settled her back. I'll be whatever you want! That was amazing, and like I said, I'll do anything for you. If you need help with anyone else, I'll do whatever it takes to assist you," she replied, clearly ready and willing to start this crazy new journey."We're going to have a fun senior year," I quipped."So you already have some other pets?" she asked."Are you curious who they are?" I asked, joining her on my bed."Of course," she smiled, turning on her side to look at me."You know two of my three," I revealed,. There was a full moon tonight. It was still fairly low in the east but quite bright. It would light the river well and make for a romantic float. That was what I had in mind anyway, when I had suggested this trip for just the two of us. It had dawned on me that Jerry and I hadn’t had any time alone for quite some time. With another short hug, I asked, ‘Ready to get wet?’ Jerry laughed and replied, ‘I’m soaked already. Oh, you mean in the river. Sure, you grab the boat and I’ll get the floats.’. " Alex was trying to encourage her, but he was sincere. She did seem to be quite serious, something that Cate, sitting down in the seating below the stage, didn't seem to appreciate. But Alex saw her expanding her talents and spreading herself beyond her simple fascination with him. Hopefully the one would counter the other.Reggie must have been thinking about what Alex had said earlier, because he returned later while Winona was practicing with the new musicians."So just what kind of crap do.