That way, we'll haveplenty of room to return you, with Mel and my hired privateinvestigator: Mr. Carr back to your apartment, if that is what you'dlik...e." Phil? Before I agree to going anywhere with you, ma'am, would you mindtelling me why you hired Mr. Carr? What is your connection to MelEvans?" My son was Mel's employer immediately before he suddenly disappeared.It became obvious that my son became very stressed out by Mel's suddendisappearance. As a result, I felt it prudent to determine. .. they each send their blessings, but unfortunately they won't be able to make it either. So I guess it is just us." She announced."It's a shame no one else could come, but no matter, we will make a party even without them." Willow confirmed."So Buffy, are we still going tonight to pick out a tree for Christmas? You did promise." Dawn asked her s*ster, reminding her of her earlier promise."You two are going out at night?" Kennedy asked, shaking her head. "I can't remember the last time Willow. The rest of the day passed more or less normally, except for the fact that I was naked. But I soon forgot about it and went about reading, taking an occasional swim and waded in the surf with Jacque. I was only occasionally reminded by a glance or stare that I was naked, but it soon passed, and I rather enjoyed the day at the beach. As mid-afternoon arrived, we decided to get out of the sun for a while and moved back up to the pool patio under umbrellas. Jacque brought a cheese and fruit. In a minute Sara came in, a big smile on her gorgeous face.“Hi, sorry we’re late,” she grinned, with no trace of apology in her voice, “we had to get a few different things.” She was coming over to me. I was kissed on the mouth and had her sexy little hand run lightly over my ear and through my hair. It was affectionate, if not exactly deferential.She put my card and a wad of cash on my desk, with receipts even, then she was heading back to the door. “Come on Tashie,” she called, “come and show.