When thebubbles stopped forming he sprinkled some of the water on thebear. The spell didn't say to do that, but what could ithurt? He retrieved the ...coin, poured out the water, andretreated to bed. Tomorrow would be a big day.*****Again, Gordon stalked the streets of Seattle. The women ofRedmond were just too ugly. He wanted a real northwesternbeauty. And soon enough, he spied her. Striding up to her,he tried to place the coin in her hand. But she was havingnone of that, thinking Gordon. I've never seen him here before."I corrected Anthony's assumption. "Oh I have been here a few times over the years, Anthony. I just haven't been here for a few months. And since I have achieved new best customer status, please put Miss Angela's Cosmo on my tab." At first Angela gave me a questioning look, but then, again, broke out in a natural grin, clinked my glass, and said, "Thank you." With that exchange the three of us broke into easy laughter. I prided myself on being able to quickly. " "Yeah, that would be great." I'm glad you think so. Now that you're of age, I think you might be ready for our special family parties."I raised an eyebrow. "Huh?"Mom smiled, and started putting the groceries away. "Usually about once a month, there's a family a few towns over that hosts parties for families with c***dren 18 years old and up." Why is it adults only?" I asked, though perhaps I was answering my own question.Mom just smiled. "It's a nudist party."My eyes shot open. I didn't Mom. . Of course. I’ll go to sleep and dream of this afternoon, and you can wake me when you come.” She walked into his arms and slid her arms under his suit coat. “Don’t tell anyone, but I’ll be .. . in the nude for love.” She squeezed him. “Run along or you’ll be late.”He kissed her and left. She was standing still with the doorway still slightly open watching him depart just like a dutiful wife. Fuck that! He got sweaty in his palms thinking.