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Ghost Memories Ch. 01

By: Heinz57



Teri (aka Janice) was showing the house on the shores to Nancy her long time friend. They presently stood by the pool enjoying a cup of freshly brewed coffee. Bill came out of the office when he heard two females' voices. Being curious he wanted to meet Teri's friend and fellow practitioner.

Teri saw Bill approaching. Talking over Nancy's shoulder she said, "Hi sweetheart. I'd like to meet Nancy, a long time friend."

Nancy turned to her right while bringing the coffee cup up to her lips. Recognizing the man that was walking towards her Nancy gasped. The coffee she had been ready to sip splashed down on the silk blouse Nancy wore. Almost at the same Nancy's complexion turned a pasty white. Teri and Bill watched with shock filled eyes as Nancy crumpled backward into the water of the pool. Nancy made no move to break her fall. As she went under Bill knew that something was terribly wrong.

Bill sprinted the last few yards to the pool and jumped in feet first. He groaned out loud as his feet and lower back were jolted when making impact with the bottom of the pool. Ignoring the pain Bill splashed his way to the still body slowly sinking towards the floor of the pool. Bending over upon reaching the victim Bill put his hands under her arms and raised Teri's friend to the surface so she could breath. After several seconds Bill realized that Nancy was unconscious and not breathing. Changing position Bill struggled to the side of the pool and with some effort put Nancy up onto the concrete.

"Teri," Bill shouted, "Get some towels and a blanket while I give Nancy CPR. With Teri finally moving Bill lay Nancy out on her back and tipped her head to the side in order to allow any water in her mouth to drain out. His fingers sought out the artery in Nancy's neck. Upon feeling a pulse ay Nancy's neck Bill knew that Nancy's heart had not stopped. Rolling Nancy on her side Bill landed several sharp blows between her shoulder blades. His action was rewarded as water spurted out of Nancy's mouth and was replaced by frantic gasps for air. Nancy's eyes however did not flutter open nor was there any movement in her limbs. Rolling Nancy onto her back Bill watched intently as case she stopped breathing again.

Just then Teri skidded to a halt beside Bill and Nancy. In her arms were several towels and a large blanket. "Did I hear you hitting Nancy?" Teri asked with a quivering voice.

"Yes you did, Teri." Bill replied. There was a sharp edge to his voice as he continued. "I checked for and found a pulse. CPR was not needed but I had to clear Nancy's airway so she could breath. If you look at the rise and fall of her chest you can tell that she is breathing. Bend down here and check her pulse.

Teri dropped her load of towels and blanket on the concrete. Started to reach for Nancy's wrist but Bill abruptly moved her hand to Nancy's neck. Teri bristled at Bill rudeness.

"Teri," Bill said in a softer voice. "Think and respond. Don't over react because of stress." We can discuss this more objectively after the crisis is over."

Teri nodded her head and concentrated on getting a reading from Nancy. "I'm getting a weak but steady pulse." she said to Bill, "My own pulse may be interfering."

"Then I suggest you take several deep breaths to calm yourself." Bill replied, "Remember to count to ten before you try again. I'm getting out of these wet things and dry off." Rising slowly Bill stood up to remove the skirt he had been wearing. Pushing the waistband past his hips Bill let its weight carry the skirt to the concrete. Now he concentrated on unbuttoning and removing the white shirt that completed his attire. Finally getting the shirt off Bill dropped it beside the skirt. Turning toward the house Bill limped away from Teri and Nancy.

When he returned some twenty minutes later Bill was wearing his terry cloth robe. Approaching the pool he noticed that Nancy had not moved and Teri had covered her with the blanket. Two folded towels now cushioned Nancy's head.

Tri looked up when Bill stopped beside her. "Nancy's breathing okay and her pulse is weak but steady. I can't imagine that the coffee would cause this kind of reaction."

"It wasn't the coffee." Bill said with a tight voice. "Nancy needs to be off this concrete and out of those wet clothes. We'll need to dry Nancy off before we put her to bed. Help me pick her and then go turn our bed down."

Together Teri and Bill lifted Nancy off the wet and cool concrete. Shifting Nancy weight on to Bill's arms Teri ran ahead to prepare their bed for its patient. Bill followed at a much slower pace. Teri saw the pain on Bill's face when he swung Nancy into the bedroom. "Bill," Teri said with a voice filled with raw emotion, "you have injured yourself."

"Not now, Teri." replied Bill. "Nancy is your patient. Loosen every fastener you can before I stand her up. After I stand Nancy up strip these clothes off and dry her front off. I will turn Nancy around so you can dry the back half off. I'll need your help to lay her down."

Teri tugged and pulled the blanket from around Nancy and then found every fastener she could. "Let me grab a towel." Teri squealed as Bill dropped Nancy's legs to the floor. Racing to the bathroom she got two towels and returned. Bill stood there like stone supporting Nancy's dead weight. Dropping the towels Teri bent forward and quickly removed Nancy's shoes, socks, slacks and panties. Teri said nothing to Bill about the scent she inhaled.

Picking up a towel Teri quickly dried Nancy from the waist down. Standing up Teri forced Nancy's blouse off her shoulders and yanked it down her back. Using the same method Teri got rid of Nancy's bra. Swiftly Teri dried off the upper portion of Nancy.

"That's dry enough." Bill said through clinched teeth, "I'm going to put Nancy's feet flat on the floor. I want you to get on your knees and hug Nancy tightly around her lower thighs. As you feel me twist Nancy around jump up and throw her arms over my shoulders. I'll be better able to support her weight that way. When you're done drying Nancy off both of us can slide her down onto the bed."

Teri got down on her knees and made sure that Nancy's feet were flat on the floor. She felt the slight give as Bill eased his grip on Nancy's upper body. Hugging Nancy hard Teri waited for the twisting motion. The twisting motion came. Teri released her hug and sprang to her feet. Her timing was perfect. As Bill completed the turn Teri threw one arm over Bill's shoulder. As the other arm came into view Teri hiked it up and over Bill's other shoulder. Seeing Bill nod Teri reached for the towel so she could finish the drying process before Bill collapsed.

Bill saw Teri give the done signal. "Get on the bed and prevent Nancy from falling backward." Bill said, "When I release her try to get Nancy's head on the pillows."

It was touch and go but finally Nancy was dry and resting in the bed Teri and Bill shared. A small smile came to his lips as Bill looked down at the nude form of Nancy and Teri, his soul mate.

"I'm taking the coffee and cigarettes out to the pool area." he said, "I need to relax after this hard work."

"I will help you get there safely." Teri said in a no nonsense tone, "I'll come back here to keep an eye on Nancy." Climbing off the bed Teri stepped beside Bill. Taking hold of his arm she placed it across her shoulder. Together they made their way safely to the chaise by the pool. "I'll get the coffee and cigarettes. Do you need your pain killers?"

"Yes, please." Bill replied.

When Teri returned with a try, holding the coffee and cigarettes, Bill had found a comfortable position. His eyes were closed but Teri knew that Bill wasn't asleep. "Your pain relief is here," she said in a quiet voice. Teri popped the lid on the med bottle and shook two caplets into her hand. Snapping the lid back on the bottle she put the bottle down and picked up the glass of water.

"Thank you Teri." Bill said as he smiled up at Teri, "Has Nancy's condition changed?" He didn't wait for the answer. He downed the two caplets and completely drained the glass of water.

"Not really, her pulse is slow and her breathing is shallow. Nancy appears to be sleeping but I know she isn't. The only condition that comes to mind is shock. If that is the case then we have done all we can. We'll just have to wait it out."

"Please sit down," Bill said nodding toward the other chaise. "You can slow down some more by joining me for coffee and a cigarette." Bill lit two cigarettes, extending one to Teri. After she accepted the smoke Teri sat down with a thud. Picking up the carafe Teri poured two cups of coffee and added sugar to both.

"Okay, I'm sitting down." Teri said in a very firm tone. "Coffee and cigarette are in hand. You've had a progress report about Nancy. I want... no need a progress report about you. Talk to me not at me."

Bill smiled at Teri and then stuck his tongue out at her. "Teri my love," he said, "I'm coming down from the adrenalin high resulting from the emergency. I managed to aggravate my back injury when I jumped into the pool. Being macho didn't help either." Stubbing out his cigarette Bill continued, "I need your patience and tolerance for an hour or so. Time to slow my own heart rate and to allow the painkiller to works its magic. Will you give that time?"

"I have a thousand questions fighting to be first," Teri replied, "but I will allow you the time you requested. Nancy may want her clothes when she comes to so I'll wash and dry them before I start to cave in myself."

Bill allowed himself to relax. His head slowly lowered to the cushion of the chaise lounge. Before closing his eyes Bill said, "Thank you Teri. Please don't loose sight of my love for you."

"I'll try not to." Teri replied. Standing up she stuck her tongue out at Bill. 

Teri then went to the pool edge to retrieve Bill's wet clothes. These she put into the washer and continued on into the house. Upon entering the bedroom Teri noted no change in Nancy's condition or position. Satisfied for moment she quickly gathered together Nancy's garments along with the wet towels and blanket. When Teri got back to the laundry area she adjusted the machine, added soap and put in the clothes, towels, and blanket. After starting the load she closed the doors and retraced her steps to the bedroom. Giving Nancy a quick check Teri continued on into the bathroom. Teri quickly located the burn ointment she thought was there. Smiling to herself Teri stripped off her clothes and took a refreshing shower. As she finished drying her hair off Teri sensed that Nancy was conscious. Grabbing the burn ointment she walked into the bedroom. Her sense had been correct.

Nancy's mind had processed the sound of falling water and her whole body reacted. Sitting straight up in the bed she stifled the scream in her throat as Teri entered the bedroom.

Teri pushed Nancy back down on the bed as she said, "Everything is alright. You're safe, dry and warm. Now lie still while I treat those burns on your chest."

"Janice," Nancy said with a little girls' voice, "what happened? Where am I and how did I end up naked in your bed?"

Looking intently at Nancy Teri said, "My full name is Janice Teresa Whitman. Janice is my professional address. I would like it very much if you used my nickname from now until eternity. That nickname is Teri. I know that you are in shock so I will give you the short version of what, where, and how. As you turned to greet my fiancé you spilled boiling hot coffee down your front and fainted dead away." Teri paused long enough to apply a good amount of burn ointment to Nancy's chest. Even with the tender strokes Teri used Nancy flinched and tears came to her eyes.

Having completed the task Teri continued her short version. You fell into the pool like a sack of wheat and went under. Bill jumped in and hauled you out. After restoring your breathing he carried you in here and supported you while I stripped off your clothes and dried you off. I then assisted Bill put you in this very bed. He then checked you over and covered you up so you wouldn't catch a chill."

"That man," Nancy spat out, "saw me naked?" The venomous contempt in Nancy's voice surprised and shocked Teri. Without conscious thought Teri slapped her long time friend and lover across the face. "That man, with no regard for his personal well-being, saved you from drowning. It is obvious to me that you and Bill met in an earlier lifetime." Standing up Teri stalked into the bathroom, retrieved a large hand towel and returned to the bedside. Tossing the towel to Nancy Teri said, "Bill could have panicked and done nothing thereby allowing you to die, I panicked, did nothing and watched you sink. My feet were rooted to the concrete. I wasn't even able to scream."

Nancy looked at Teri and nodded her head. So overcome with emotion she couldn't speak. Bringing the towel up to her face Nancy began to openly cry and bawl.

Walking to the bedroom entrance Teri paused looked at Nancy and said, "I apologize for slapping you. I'm going to check on Bill and put the clothes into the dryer. Oh! Here is another something to consider. Several months ago a learned man shared his thoughts with me about the words 'naked' and 'nude'. 'Naked he said brought to mind a rock being turned over to expose the insects and grubs underneath. 'Nude' on the other hand brought to mind an artist uncovering the beauty and form of the human body." Teri walked away in silence.

Teri had transferred the laundry from washer to dryer and was closing the doors when Bill's soft voice broke the silence. "Any change in your patient?" he asked.

Teri said as she approached her soul mate. "Actually yes, she was sitting up in the bed having a good cry." 

"Was she seriously injured?" Bill added.

"No more than minor first degree burns." Teri replied, "Our conversation indicated that the two of you met in a previous lifetime. Is that correct?"

"The answer is correct." Bill replied, "If you recall I shared with you about puppy love and the scarring that took place. Well, the object of my puppy love and the mature, beautiful woman sitting on your bed are the same person."

"Wow! That is a long time to hold resentment." Teri said before covering her mouth with a hand.

"Oh!" Bill said quickly, "Care to share more?"

"Nancy didn't mention you by name but used the term 'that man'." Teri answered slowly as if a secret was being dragged out of her. "I was so shocked at the venomous contempt in her voice that I slapped her face. Then I commenced to give Nancy a reality check about why she was still breathing."

Reaching out Bill brought Teri's quaking body down to his and hugged her deeply. "Thank you for your staunch support of my character. Right now I think that Nancy needs to feel your compassion and understanding rather than experience your self-righteous indignation. Enjoy the rest of my coffee and have a cigarette. Then I will release you to check up on Nancy."

Half way through her cigarette Teri asked, "Was there anything else you noticed about the woman on my bed?"

Bill chuckled before responding, "Nancy's scent, while subtlety different from your own, is ambrosia. Now finish your coffee and check on her. Too much time alone right now is dangerous."

"Okay," Teri said, "It's not often that I get to see the dirty old man in you."

"I may be a voyeur, an exhibitionist and even a letch," Bill said with a lewd grin on his face, "but I am never a dirty old man." His hands were quicker than Teri's reaction. Bill proved his point by successfully tweaking Teri's nipples with one hand and massaged her pussy with the other.

"For that unwarranted attack on my person," Teri said with mock severity, "you shall have no dessert after supper."

With a scowl on his face Bill replied, "And if I insist?"

Teri changed her voice to that of entreaty, "Oh sir, surely you wouldn't ravage this person with a guest of the opposite sex visiting our home."

"What if our guest should hear your wanton cries, become exceedingly aroused and wished to participate. Would you deny my advances then?"

Teri suddenly became serious, "You're not kidding are you?"

Reaching out and grasping Teri's hands Bill said, "Teri my love, I could never endure the loss of your love, compassion and trust by being so crude."

"Thank you for being who you are Bill." Teri said in a contrite voice, "It is one of the reasons I fell in love with you. I will follow up on your line of reasoning and check on Nancy."

"Please think about something to eat. Coffee and cigarettes make a lousy diet."

When Teri entered the bedroom she found Nancy sitting on the bed with a towel wrapped around her head. With a quiet voice Nancy asked, "You're not still mad at me, are you?"

"I wasn't mad at you Nancy." Teri said with honesty and sincerity, "I reacted to the level of contempt I heard in your voice about the man I fell in love with. The insensitive boy-man of some forty years ago no longer exists. He has suffered the trials and tribulations that life hands out. Bill has matured and adapted. I think you can overcome your resentment and be a good friend."

Nancy sat on the bed in silence. Suddenly she asked, "Janice, I mean Teri, do you think I'm attractive?"

Teri walked across the room and slid open a closet panel revealing a full-length mirror. Holding out a hand Teri said, "Come stand in front of me and I will give you my answer."

Nancy stood and stepped in front of Teri. Never one to slouch she stood tall and straight. Nancy noticed for the first time in their long association that Teri's head was several inches above her own. She squealed when Teri fitted herself against her back.

As her hands became visible to Nancy Teri said, "I think and feel that you are beautiful Nancy. All three parts of you." Pointing to Nancy's head, Teri continued to speak, "Your mind, your soul, and your body."

Nancy watched the image in the mirror. Teri's hands were now pointing to the area between her breasts, which Nancy felt was her soul. The final display of hands swept above her head and then pointed down at Nancy's feet. Tears filled the corners of her eyes as Nancy saw and felt Teri's hands on her breasts.

Teri knew that she spoke the truth so she continued to reassure Nancy about the beauty. "You can deny your own feelings Nancy but you can no longer deny the confirmation of beauty your body is giving you."

Changing her tactics Teri began a subtle massage of Nancy's body. Keeping herself tight against Nancy's back half Teri started to stroke Nancy's front half. Hans smoothly glided over every area she could reach. When Teri felt herself starting to be aroused she said, "Tell me what your body is feeling starting with me pressed against your back."

Nancy hesitated but soon found the words to respond with. "I can feel heat on the cheeks of my ass coming from your pussy. There is also heat on my shoulder blades where your breasts are. Your nipples have become harder. Are you trying to arouse me?"

Teri answered by saying, "Part of my response to you is sexual arousal. The vast majority is my body adding its confirmation to what your body already knows." Changing tactics again Teri started to actively arouse her lover and long time friend. By alternate strokes Teri forced Nancy to respond. When Teri saw that her tactics were successful she slid one hand down to the top of Nancy's slit. One finger traced downward as far as it would go while the remaining fingers pressed against the sides of the slit.

Nancy, in spite of her efforts to deny her arousal, felt the change and pushed her pelvis forward. "Why are you doing this?" she breathlessly asked Teri.

"Because you need to finish what began before recognizing the face of your ancient boy friend." Teri answered, "You saw the outline of Bill's cock under the skirt he wore. For the first time in your life you wanted a hard cock to penetrate you and explode inside." Teri's finger curled inward and she brought it back up towards Nancy's navel.


Ghost Memories Ch. 01



As Nancy felt Teri's finger sweep across her super sensitive clitoris she went off like a rocket. Her hands replaced Teri's one hand on her breasts. The need to cum was evident in the way Nancy mauled her breasts and tweaked rock hard nipples. Nancy's pelvis was trapped by Teri's hand in the front and Teri's pubic mound behind. Jerking back and forth Nancy made the best use of Teri's finger as it swept up and down her slit.

When Teri sensed that her friend was on the plateau she said, "Step backward with me towards the bed so we can sit down."

"Let me use the toilet first." Nancy replied weakly, "I don't want to stain your bed."

"I never saw you run to the toilet after we made love before. Why now?" Teri said with laughter in her voice. Feeling the edge of the bed brush her calves Teri did a quick side step. As she sank onto the firm mattress Teri pulled Nancy down. They ended up sitting side by side with their thighs and upper legs touching.

"How did you know what happened?" Nancy asked.

"Your scent gave you away. It was quite evident when I stripped your wet slacks and panties off." Teri replied, "Did you buy your scanty underwear to arouse me?"

Nancy had the decency to blush. "I had high hopes of spending quality private time with you." Nancy answered quietly, "Oh hell, Teri, let me be candid and honest with you. I was horny and wanted to get laid. By you! I am in love with you. To use your words, I love you with my whole body, mind and soul." Nancy covered her face with her hands and began to weep.

Teri put her arm around Nancy and hugged her friend tightly. There was a strange lightness around her heart and her soul wanted to soar into the heavens. Teri already knew how her body felt when she and Nancy were together. Slowly Teri put together the right words. "Nancy," she said, "I have felt the same way about you for over a year now and didn't have the guts to tell you."

Nancy dropped her hands into her lap and just stared at Teri. She let action convey the words she couldn't speak. Twisting towards Teri Nancy engulfed her friend and lover in a deep hug and kiss. Abruptly Nancy stopped and stood up facing Teri. "But you have Bill in your life now. Our love would sully what the two of you share." Nancy said forcefully.

Teri reached out and pulled Nancy back down beside her. "Don't cut and run, Nancy." she said with a stern voice. "Bill knows, understands and accepts the special relationship you and I have. The only difference now is that we have acknowledged our love for each other."

Nancy flinched and said, "No man is that compassionate, understanding and devoid of jealousy. There would always be a small part of him that wanted control."

"Nancy," Teri quickly replied, "Don't let what your father did to you and your first experience with love take control. I never mentioned your name to Bill before today. He was the man that told me about the special relationship I had with a female 'lover'. Bill acknowledges and accepts the fact that a female friend and lover fills needs and wants that he a 'man' cannot fill. You a 'woman' cannot give me the completion and fulfillment that only Bill can provide."

"Does Bill know what happened?" Nancy asked in a sudden change of subject.

"Yes!" Teri replied with a smile plastered on her face, "His words were 'Nancy's scent, while subtlety different than my own, is ambrosia'."

Nancy wailed, "Oh God! I'll never be able to face Bill now. When my clothes are dry I'll get dressed and drive back to the city."

"Nancy," Teri replied, "do you remember me telling you that my mystery man and you would augment my life and that you and he would compliment each other?" 

"Yes, but that was before I knew who your mystery man was." Nancy said tartly.

"Well," Teri said sweetly, "I believe my comments are more valid now and in the future. If you could ask Bill one question concerning his behavior back then what would it be?"

Nancy looked at Teri as if she had grown horns. "I would... "

Before Nancy could finish Teri interrupted her saying "Don't tell me the question. Ask Bill the question. Your father did what he did because that was how he was trained. Bill was learning, as were you, to deal with strange new emotions. He also was responding to world events and the sense that he would be asked to go to war for his country. His actions were insensitive to your need even though you couldn't articulate that need."

Nancy blinked twice as she stared at Teri. A small smile appeared as she blinked a third time. Feeling as though a veil had been removed Nancy said, "Allowing maturity to replace long held resentments I can see the truth of your statements. The least I can do is thank Bill for saving my life. There would also be an opportunity to ask the question you choose not to hear. Do you have something I could wear while my clothes are in the dryer?"

Teri stood up, went to the closet, and slid open the right hand panel. Then she walked to her dresser and opened the appropriate drawer. "I think that your current state of dress is quite adequate." Teri said turning to face a now standing Nancy, "But if you feel the need for protection my suggestion is a long, terry cloth robe."

"Are you suggesting that I thank Bill while wearing nothing?" squealed Nancy.

Teri pointed towards the mirror visible in the closet and said, "You are still exhibiting your sexual blush and if you inhale deeply through your nose the evidence of your sight will be confirmed."

Nancy turned to face the mirror and following Teri's instruction inhaled deeply through her nose. "Well, there is no denying the evidence."

Teri replied quickly, "Who are you, right now?" Are you a seventeen-year old wanting to protect her developing body or a mature, beautiful woman that enjoyed a rewarding orgasm?"

Nancy flinched but answered honestly, "The seventeen-year old."

"Now," Teri continued, "which persona wants to thank Bill for his quick action?"

Nancy straightened her shoulders and looked squarely at Teri. A smile appeared as she said, "A mature, beautiful woman. But that seventeen-year old will be watching from the shadows."

Walking over to her friend and lover, Teri embraced Nancy with a tender and compassionate hug. "You have faced your ghosts bravely." she said, "Now confront the future. While you beard the lion in his den I'll be taking steps to fill his belly with food."

Nancy, suddenly shy, grasped Teri's hands and said, "Please come with me for morale support. I don't know that my courage will be enough to sustain me."

"Nancy my love," Teri said, "the hardest part is over. Put on your professional demeanor and go talk to Bill. If I hear screams from either or both of you I will act as referee." Teri's attack upon Nancy was completed with viper accuracy. One hand massaged and stroked Nancy's vaginal lips and clitoris. The other hand massaged breasts while mouth and tongue sucked and teased Nancy's nipples. "There! Your costume is complete." Teri said walking out of the bedroom.

Nancy stood still and let the feelings wash over her. Seeing her reflection in the mirror she stepped closer. The nipples atop her swollen breasts had puckered and hardened. Glancing down the image she saw the enlarged outer lips of her vagina and felt her juices slowly trickle down her inner thighs. With a new and strange feeling Nancy knew she would greet Bill and openly show him the mature, beautiful woman that she was now. Turning toward the bedroom door she walked with poise and dignity into a new world.

Hearing a noise Teri glanced over her shoulder to see Nancy's derrière glide through the opening to the pool area. Smiling to herself she continued the preparation of a meal for three.

Bill's sixth sense alerted him to someone close by. Keeping his eyes closed Bill swiveled his head to the right and waited.

"Bill," Nancy said, "it's Nancy. If you're feeling up to it I would like to talk with you."

Opening his eyes Bill blatantly stared at the woman standing a scant three feet from the foot of his chaise. Finding his tongue Bill said, "Please forgive me for not standing and greeting you as a gentleman should. Because of my macho behavior earlier today I aggravated an old injury." Indicating the empty chaise lounge next to him Bill said, "Please sit down and relax. We can chat until Teri threatens to throw our dinner out."

With the same poise and dignity that got her from the bedroom Nancy walked over to the empty chaise and sat down. Never one to use poor posture Nancy sat with her spine straight and shoulders back. A small smile appeared as she realized her feet were shoulder width apart allowing Bill a full view of her moist pussy.

Reaching out with his left hand Bill said, "Please allow me to shake hands with you. I mean no offense by offering my left hand."

Nancy accepted, extending her own left hand. Returning Bill's firm but gentle grip she felt a shock course through her whole body. "Bill, I never thought I might see you again." 

"I still carry pleasant memories of our relationship and the hard work and fun in the Civil Air Patrol squadron. The only downside was my inability to explain my need to join the Naval Reserves. It wasn't until after my discharge that I was able to articulate my decision and the reasoning." Bill said to a somewhat stunned Nancy.

"Are you able to tell me now?" Nancy said, "It will help me banish the resentment I have carried all these years."

"Willingly," said Bill, "I joined the Naval Reserves to better my chances of survival and learn a useful skill for later in life. Getting a letter from the draft board would have forced me to enter the service of their choice. Please remember that the 'Cold War' wasn't very cold and Vietnam was waiting in the shadows to take a big bite of our ass. Excuse my choice of words. Vietnam was the root cause of my mental health problems that weren't diagnosed until many years later."

"Now I know why you made the unilateral decision," Nancy said. Wiping the tears from her face Nancy continued, "I didn't and couldn't give you a reason why it was so important for me to be included in your decision at that point in time. About a year after we broke up my father informed me that he had arranged a marriage for me. I was so angry and hurt that I packed up clothing and ran away."

Compassion and understanding filled Bill's voice as he replied, "Nancy, I think and feel that you suffered far more than I. Age, maturity, and events have allowed us to resolve past differences and form new alliances. Are you willing to accept new challenges?"

"I believe myself capable and able to climb new mountains." Relief filled her voice as she continued, "Thank you for not hating me, Bill."

Just then Teri appeared in the pool doorway, "Dinner is ready and on the table." she said.

Nancy stood up and walked around the foot of the Bill's chaise. "Can I help you to stand and walk to the house?"

"I gladly accept your offer of help." Bill said, "Before I attempt to stand would you allow me to see your reverse side."

Nancy answered by slowly turning away from Bill thus allowing him to view her derrière. "Do I pass?"

Bill shocked Nancy by saying, "When we dated you were very pretty. I thought then that you would turn into a beautiful woman. I am glad to find my observations correct. If there is a man in your life I hope he appreciates your treasures."

Nancy turned to face Bill and as she extended her hands to assist him in standing said, "I have never had a meaningful relationship with a man."

Shock crossed Bill's face as he recognized his error. Taking Nancy's hands in his he said, "Brace yourself and allow me to pull myself up."

Bracing herself Nancy nodded her head towards Bill. Bill swung his legs off the chaise having forgotten that his robe was untied. As he pulled himself to a standing position Bill felt cool air brush across his groin. Thankfully his pain and the medication allowed no response from his manhood. "I'm sorry, I should have checked before rising. It would have saved me from embarrassment and you from my insensitivity."

"Are you steady on your feet, Bill?" Nancy asked. Bill nodded in the affirmative. "Good! I want to thank you for saving my life this afternoon." Nancy released Bill's hands and stepped forward. When her body pressed against his Nancy raised her lips to Bill's and gave him a genuine kiss of gratitude. The same type of shock coursed through her body now that had occurred when she shook hands before. Because of the body contact the feeling was more intense. Releasing Bill's lips Nancy started to draw away.

Bill's words went through Nancy like a lightening bolt. "Don't deny yourself twice in one day. Let it happen and acknowledge the feelings."



Ghost Memories Ch. 02



Nancy stopped her retreat. Looking into Bill's eyes she accepted the truth, compassion and understanding of his words. Laying her head on his shoulder Nancy embraced Bill lightly but firmly. Nancy's mind was strangely quiet while her body experienced sensations never felt with her female lovers. Her breasts felt incredibly swollen and hot. The nipples atop those breasts were pebble hard as they scraped across the terry cloth beneath them. A groan escaped her lips as Nancy felt each band of muscle in her abdomen contract. The amount of lubricant flowing down her inner thighs astonished Nancy. Just then a clear mental image of Bill's manhood popped into her head. She realized that her body was producing the juices in order to allow safe entry of an organ that large. Nancy's orgasm crested at that point. With rapid contractions her pussy milked the phantom cock. "AAIIYYEE!" soared out of Nancy's throat as she hung on to Bill.

Bill, acting like a pillar of stone, stood firm and placed his arms around Nancy in a supportive role. Concrete would be harder than water. When he looked up Bill saw Teri standing in the doorway. Acknowledging her presence with a small nod Bill saw Teri's odd smile. When Teri's hand stroked her pussy Bill know that she was playing the imp. Bill blinked his eyes once for a negative. He then glanced down at Nancy and back at Teri. Blinking twice Bill saw a Cheshire cat grin appear on her face. Abruptly Teri was gone from view.

With a soft groan and a final shiver Nancy straightened up, lowered her arms, and stepped away from Bill. "WOW!" was the only word she said. Stepping to Bill's side Nancy dropped an arm across her shoulders. In silence Bill and Nancy walked slowly across the concrete and into the house.

Teri came out of the bedroom carrying two fluffy towels as Nancy and Bill approached the dining table. "I don't see any knives protruding from your backs," she said, "so I take it that you are both willing to test the waters of friendship?" Handing a towel to Nancy Teri said, "These vinyl seats are cold. You can sit with your back to the window. Bill, please sit here." and indicated the chair at the foot of the table.

"Am I being put in the proper place?" Bill said showing a Cheshire cat grin.

Smiling at Nancy Teri replied, "Absolutely not. Two beautiful roses are allowing a thorn to sit between them."

"Thank you for the clarification." Bill said, "But, remember that a blunt thorn can often achieve better and unexpected results than a sharp thorn which can only prick the surface."

Nancy couldn't prevent the groan that escaped her lips while her pussy unleashed a flood of juices. Her body had reacted to the word play between Bill and Teri as well as the sight of Teri's nipples hardening atop her swollen breasts. It was the sight of Teri's juices flowing down her inner thighs that pushed Nancy over the edge.

Bill, now seated, said, "When the two most beautiful women in my life are sufficiently recovered from their sexy and erotic display I would like to eat... dinner."

Teri and Nancy burst into laughter. Nancy blushed while Teri went into the kitchen and returned with three dinner plates still warm from their stay in the oven. When Teri set the last plate down Bill offered her the forgotten towel. "These vinyl seats are cold." he said with a straight face.

"Nancy before you think of me as a gourmet cook," Teri said, "what you are about to eat is the product of Harry and Andy."

"Whoever cooked it," Nancy said in response, "it looks and smells delicious." Picking up her fork she started to eat with gusto.

Bill had paused not knowing whether Nancy still said grace before meals. He now picked up his own fork to begin eating his own dinner.

Teri, letting her concern show through her voice said, "Bill, are you doing okay? Do you want me to get your pain medication?"

"Teri," Bill answered, "I won't lie to you. I am tolerating the pain but don't want to take too much medication. After dinner and some quiet conversation I will take another pill. You can see me safely in bed then have a good chat with Nancy."

Pausing her eating Nancy said, "Bill, why don't you let Teri use her therapeutic skills on your back?" 

Teri spoke up before Bill could reply, "He won't let me touch him."

"Tell Nancy why you aren't allowed to lay your healing hands on my person," Bill replied tartly.

"Bill feels that the use of my therapeutic touch would dampen my empathy for other patients. It might also have an effect on our bond for each other." Teri said while looking at Nancy. "I must reluctantly agree with the first half of the statement. I heartily disagree with the second half. Bill can tell the difference in my touch and stops me when I try."

Nancy looked at Bill then said, "How is it that you know about healing hands?"

Bill put his fork down and captured Teri's hand in his. "Nancy," he said, "for several years I had a friend with the gift. She would regularly use apply her gift on my back. The relationship wasn't a close, intimate relationship but one of those brought about through my recovery. Caroline had to stop when a personal crisis diluted the benefit of her gift. I refuse to dilute Teri's gift because our bonding is so deep."

Nancy smiled as she looked at Teri. "Teri, I have no desire to take sides," she said, "but the logic Bill presents is compelling."

Bill squeezed Teri's hand and released it. Picking up his fork he resumed eating his dinner. Nancy and Teri also began to eat the remainder of their dinners. Shortly dinner was over with and at the suggestion of dessert Teri said, "Bill, take yourself out to the pool area. With Nancy's help this mess can be taken care of in a few minutes. We'll bring out dessert and fresh coffee."

Slowly rising Bill said, "Okay, I won't argue." Walking with a pronounced limp Bill made his way back to the chaise lounge.

When Teri turned back to the table to start the clean up she noted the tears rimming Nancy's eyes. "Don't even think about apologizing, Nancy. We have a kitchen to tidy up and coffee to prepare. Bill is shielding a lot of his pain but I have seen him go through much worse."

Nancy wiped her eyes and began picking up dirty dishes. "Where is the dish soap? She said approaching the sink.

Teri chuckled as she placed her own dishes on the counter. "We may be out in the sticks," she said, "but this house has a dish washer and many other amenities. Open the freezer and grab the coffee beans. I'll instruct you on the coffee making as this is your first time here."

Shortly the table was clean and set for breakfast. The kitchen was tidy and fresh coffee made. Nancy was leaning against the counter watching Teri in her domestic role. "Teri," she said, "you mentioned that Bill was shielding a lot of his pain. Is he psychic?" 

"The simple answer is yes." Teri said, "Can he read minds or levitate solid objects, I don't know. Bill changes his limbic system to deaden pain. He can't explain how he does what he does. I can tell you that his sixth sense if finely tuned and always on. What happened when you approached Bill after you recovered from your faint?"

Pausing to think back before answering Nancy closed her eyes. Opening them she said, "His head turned towards me but he didn't open his eyes. When we shook hands I felt a mild shock go through my whole body. The same thing happened when I gave Bill a hug and kiss for saving my life. Because of the body contact the shock was more intense." Knowing that she couldn't lie to her friend and lover Nancy continued, "The orgasm I had produced sensations that I never experienced with my female lovers, including you. Bill said I shouldn't deny myself twice in one day and to let it happen and acknowledge the feelings."

Teri smiled at Nancy. Opening the frig she took out three dishes of cherry cobbler and put them on the counter. Retrieving a serving platter from atop the frig Teri put the cobbler on it as well as the sugar bowl and spoons. "I'll handle this if you carry the coffee carafe. Oh, don't forget to get a cup for yourself. Your other one is still at the bottom of the pool."

Bill turned his head towards Teri and Nancy as they approached. "Ah! Beauty arrives with dessert and coffee." Teri thrust her breasts forward and Nancy blushed. Using his left hand Bill quickly made room for the serving platter and coffee.

Teri set the platter down and sat down on the vacant chaise. Patting the cushion she indicated to Nancy that she should sit beside her. "Bill, light me a cigarette for me while I pour and poison your coffee."

Bill tapped two cigarettes out of the pack on the table. He waited until Teri finished pouring the coffee and added the sugar they both used. Lighting the cigarettes Bill extended one to Teri. "I'm sorry Nancy," he said extending his lit cigarette to her, "Would you like this one?"

"Yes, thank you." Nancy replied, "I don't usually smoke this brand but I have misplaced my handbag." She looked towards the pool. Teri saw Nancy glance towards the pool so she quickly said, "Your handbag and its contents are in the master bedroom all safe and dry. You weren't carrying it when you had your accident."

"Thank you for reassuring me." Nancy said as she her blush turned a healthy red, "Some of the items in my bag would be very difficult to replace."

Bill had lit another cigarette and was enjoying the full flavor. Lowering his smoke Bill said, "If you find yourself needing some documents Nancy, call me. I have some friends who are exceedingly deft at replacing documents."

"Be nice, William," Teri said after sticking her tongue out at Bill, "Perhaps Nancy would like to hear the short version of your recent change in circumstances."

Nancy laughed at the exchange then quickly she said, "If the two of you are normal smokers why don't I smell the residue?"

Teri responded, "I had the same question after I discovered Bill was a smoker. He had this neat little machine in his apartment that cleaned the air using ions and produced oxygen. We have several units discreetly hidden throughout the house and we make sure the cleaning includes the application of 'Febrez'.

Bill added his two cents by saying, "Would you accept a couple of units as a gift from Teri and I?"

Nancy's eyes filled with tears and she had to swallow several times before answering. "Yes Bill," she said, "I will accept your gift of a unit or two."

"Good!" Bill said, "I'll give you the short version. Until a week before the Christmas party I was living on $881 a month. On that Friday I met with Harry and Andy. Teri was present because I asked her to provide moral support. As a result of investigations into my past several life changing events occurred. I found out that I had been divorced for several years. The divorce papers cemented my desire to ask Teri to marry me. The receipt of a unique gift that evening made my proposal even more pleasurable and memorable." Teri held out her hand and showed Nancy her engagement ring.

"Oh Teri," Nancy squealed with delight, "It's beautiful. She then blushed and added, "I'm sorry Bill I interrupted you."

Bill nodded and continued his story. "Harry and Andy along with numerous others had prevailed upon the VA, DOD and Congress to reexamine thousands of claims and medical discharges. As a result of the documentation provided by Harry and Andy's network my discharge was changed to retirement. My pension from the VA changed to Service Connected vice Non Service Connected. The final touch was that my Social Security retirement will not be reduced.

Before Bill could continue Teri spoke up. "Break time, you two. I feel the need to stretch. Come on Nancy, a few laps in the pool will be relaxing. Bill, it might not be a bad idea for you to soak for a while." Standing up Teri gave Nancy a little nudge. Nancy rose from her seat and walked beside Teri over to the pool and down into the warm refreshing water. Each of them began a slow sidestroke down the pool. As they neared the end Teri and Nancy heard a muffled splash. Quickly standing the two of them turned toward the far end. About two feet beneath the surface of the water Bill was gliding toward them with his arms stretched out in front of him. Upon reaching the far end he surfaced, placed his hands on the pool edging and slowly turned around.

"How dare you!" Teri screamed at him. "You could have crippled yourself."

Blushing, Bill replied, "It was easier to dive in than walk down the steps. Besides all the stress was on my hands and arms." Walking slowly to Teri he hugged and kissed her. "I apologize for frightening you. That was never my intent." Looking directly at Nancy Bill said, "My apology extends to you as well my friend. I will go to the other end, sit on the stairs, and allow the warm water to sooth taut muscles." Going to the poolside Bill used the edging as support while he made his way to the stairs.

Shortly Nancy and Teri were talking about their lives, the trials and tribulations each had experienced over the past few weeks, and the thought of retirement. Teri knew her future was secured but sensed that Nancy worried about her financial stability.

"I'm starting to get wrinkles on my wrinkles," Teri said to Nancy, "Let's go inside, dry off and have some coffee." Nancy nodded her head in agreement.

When they turned towards the steps Bill's absence was noticed. "Where did Bill go?" Nancy asked.

Scanning the pool area Teri saw the empty table and the slightly changed position of the chaise lounges. "Damn that man." Teri said, "He's cleaning the dessert dishes, etc. Bill won't let himself be nurtured."

Hearing a chuckle coming from behind her Teri swung around. Nancy had tears of laughter in her eyes as she said, "Sounds like somebody I know." Teri stuck her tongue out at Nancy.

Walking into the house both women saw the carafe of coffee on the table along with a freshly opened pack of cigarettes. Two cigarettes lay atop the pack. Folded across the backs of two of the chairs were white, terry cloth robes.

Nancy burst out laughing. "I'll bet that if we go into the bedroom there will be fresh linen on the bed, the covers turned down and mints on the pillows. "Did I miss anything?"

Teri said with a strange smile on her face, "Actually, yes! On the corner of the bed will be your freshly laundered clothes. They will be neatly folded. Slacks on the bottom, blouse next, followed by panties and bra. Bill probably left you a short note of welcome."

"Were we in the water that long?" Nancy asked, her face filled with disbelief.

Grabbing Nancy's hand in her own Teri said, "Come on, we need a quick rinse. Then I'm for a cup of coffee and a smoke." During the passage through the bedroom Teri saw the neatly folded clothes and note. She failed to see the antique toy box sitting on the other corner. As Teri passed the shower stall she swung the door open but proceeded to the toilet to relieve herself.

"I have to relieve myself too." Nancy said standing by the door to the shower.

"Then I suggest turning on the water to muffle the sound." Teri said with a chuckle.

Nancy stuck her tongue out at Teri but reached into the shower stall and after adjusting the showerhead towards the back corner turned on the water. Reaching out to test the temperature she found it comfortably warm. Stepping in Nancy closed the door and directed the nozzle down the front of her body. While relieving herself Nancy ducked her head and thoroughly rinsed her shoulder length blonde hair. In short order Nancy's shower was complete and she was toweling off in front of the vanity mirror.

Teri having relieved herself before hand had completed her shower in less time than Nancy. Grabbing a towel she went into the bedroom to dry off. Upon approaching the bed Teri noticed the antique toy box. The towel that Teri had wrapped around her parted when she sat on the bed with a thump. Silent tears rolled down Teri's cheeks, across her beautiful breasts and were absorbed by the towel covering her hips.

That was how Nancy found Teri when she stepped into the bedroom. "What's wrong, Teri?" Nancy asked as she rushed to her friend and knelt in front of her.

"Nothing is wrong. Everything is right." Teri said wiping the tears from her eyes.

"Then why such strong emotion over what is obviously an antique toy box?" Nancy asked her friend.

"Bill and I communicate on several levels." Teri said, "This is Bill's way of telling me that he acknowledges, understands, and accepts the special love you and I have for each other. It also tells me that the bond Bill and I share will only be stronger with my acknowledgment of the special love I have for you."

"You know that just from the toy box being on the bed?" Nancy asked.

"Yes and my knowing what this box contains." Teri replied, "Tell me in one word how you felt when Bill apologized to you specifically after diving into the pool?"

Nancy rocked back and blinked twice. "Honored." she said.

"How did you feel when you saw your clothes and the note, which you haven't read yet, lying on the corner of the bed?" Teri asked.

Nancy said, indicating a spot between her breasts. "I feel warm and fuzzy up here." Dropping a hand down to cover her pubic area she continued, "I also felt soft and squishy down here."

Teri allowed a small smile to decorate her face. "Before I show you the contents of this toy box why don't you read Bill's note." Teri said.

Nancy stretched out and retrieved the note. Opening the note she made a decision to read it aloud. 'Nancy, with this small gesture I want to acknowledge to you my understanding and acceptance of your special love with Teri. It is my hope that you and I can forge a deep friendship that will last our lifetimes. I look forward to our encounters on the battlefield we call life. Sincerely and respectfully, Bill B.' the note slipped from Nancy's fingers as hands covered her face in an attempt to stop the tears welling up around swollen eyes.

Teri was silently crying alongside her friend. The depth of her emotions threatened to burst from Teri's chest. Taking a deep breath Teri opened the toy box and said, "Now is the appropriate time to show you the contents." Turning toward Nancy Teri placed the box between them.

Lowering her hands Nancy saw the contents. "Oh my God!" was her startled response. Lying on a cushion of foam were the powders, lotions, and toys Teri and Bill used to enhance their sexual love life. Some of the items she recognized but other items Nancy had no intention of asking about. At least not right now or in the immediate future.

"Our toys are used to enhance our sexual love life." Teri said, "After we finish we cleanse and sanitize them. There is no possibility of contracting an STD from either of us or our toys."

Nancy was aghast at the veiled suggestion. "Are you even remotely suggesting that we use some of these items when we make love?"

Teri replied with a straight face. "I most certainly am! Bill's willingness to share should be considered a compliment." Standing up Teri said, "I'm running low on caffeine and nicotine. Care to join me?" Without waiting for a response Teri closed the toy box and left the bedroom.

When Nancy came out of the bedroom several minute later she found Teri wrapped in a white, terry cloth robe and sitting at table. In one hand Teri held a cup of coffee while her other hand was holding a lit cigarette.

"I apologize for my outburst, Teri." Nancy said, "So many things have happened today that I'm having a hard time coping. I'll need some time to adjust." Picking up the unused robe Nancy put it on and secured the belt. In the time it took to perform that chore Teri had poured a cup of coffee and lit a cigarette for her friend and lover.

"Why don't you sit down, relax, and enjoy your coffee and cigarette." Teri said indicating the vacant chair next to her. "I have the rumblings of a plan that I want to run by you."




Ghost Memories Ch. 02



Nancy sat down, took a sip of coffee and quietly smoked her cigarette. As she ground out her cigarette Nancy said, "How long did it take you to adjust to the peace and quiet? It's kind of spooky."

"Oh, I've been coming here for several years now." Teri replied, "It wasn't until the first time I brought Bill down here that I learned that I had become the owner. Ted and Alice, the previous owners, allowed me to use this place for R&R. They decided to move to Arizona for its climate. They gave me this property and the finances to keep it running. The royalties from the patents pay all expenses and provide me with a substantial income."

"Are you telling me that you're rich and could live the life of leisure? Why are you still working and commuting back and forth?" Nancy asked.

Teri's answer stunned Nancy. "Maybe, yes, and I'm not ready to put my feet up and grow webs between my toes."

"Okay, mystery lady." Nancy replied tartly, "I don't understand. Please use simple explanations."

Teri chuckled then said, "I'm not rich but I am financially independent. I am the sole owner of the clinic that employs me. The apartment complex where I live is also mine. Both enterprises are run by Boards of Governors and don't know about the real owner. The attorneys my father referred me to made sure that I remained in the background but my ownership is ironclad." Taking a slow breath Teri sipped her now cool coffee and lit a fresh cigarette.

"Wow!" Nancy said after taking a sip of her own coffee. Pointing to the pack on the table she asked, "Can I steal another?"

"Be my guest." Teri replied tipping the pack towards her friend. Continuing she said, "My sixth sense is telling me that you are concerned about retirement and the financial adjustments you'll need to make."

"Until a few minutes ago I thought every woman had those concerns." Nancy replied, "Long gone are the days where savings and Social Security filled the need. What's going on in that bear trap mind of yours?"

"I need the answer to a question first." Teri said, "Are you still doing hop scotch 1099 work?"

"Yes," Nancy replied, "but what does that have to do with the plan rumbling around in your head?"

"Part of the plan is a six month experiment to find out if you can handle the climate and the peace and quiet of this town." Teri said.

"Go on," Nancy said, "you have my interest."

Teri smiled as she continued, "The work you will be doing does not require your professional skills but will tax your people skills." "Just what kind of work are you suggesting?" Nancy said, her curiosity piqued.

"Waiting on tables at Harry's." Teri replied, "Before you go ballistic hear me out. There are two populations in this town. The full time residents and the tourists. By waiting tables you can meet and get to know all the locals. That's the primary reason. The secondary reason would be sounding out whether this town would support a clinic. The tourists would hear the conversations, file the information away and tell their friends about the possibility of a clinic opening up here."

"But surely there is medical help available?" Nancy said.

"The nearest ambulance is twenty miles away. The nearest MD is over an hour away." Teri said quickly, "I know that you have expenses, needs and wants. How much do you require to live comfortably? Don't cut it to the bone. Be realistic."

Nancy sat in her chair stunned. Her mind as running in circles calculating dollar amounts. Finally getting her mouth to work she said, "Two thousand to twenty-five hundred would do nicely. I even padded the bill slightly."

Teri didn't even blink as she responded, "Okay, $2500 plus twenty percent direct to savings. Nancy are you willing to wait tables and perform industrial spying for $3000 a month for six months?" Teri held out her right hand and waited.

"Yes, I agree to those terms." Nancy said in reply and shook hands.

"Okay. I'm getting tired but need to make a couple of phone calls before I go to sleep. Why don't you choose the side of the bed you want. I'll join you when I'm done."

"Teri, aren't you the least bit concerned about Bill and his absence?" Nancy asked.

"Of course I am." Teri replied, "I get no sense of trouble. He is not close by so he must be doing something 'sneaky'."

Nancy blurted out, "Teri, I don't know where it came from but I get the same impression."

"Well, sleep on it and we'll figure it out in the day of light." Teri said with a straight face. Going to the kitchen Teri picked up her cell phone, walked into the pool area making sure she shut the door behind her.

The first call Teri made was to Marie. Marie picked up on the third ring. "Hello Teri." she said in a sleepy voice.

"Plan B goes into effect on Monday morning." Teri said and waited. Hearing the sudden intake of breath on the other end of the connection Teri knew she had Marie's complete attention.

"How long do I have and does Plan C become active?" Marie asked.

"Six months and there is a remote possibility that Plan C will have to be invoked." Teri responded, "How is your replacement coming along?"

"She is timid as they all are at first. I let her do all the work now. Answering questions and making suggestions consume most of my day along with discrete reviews of the files." Marie said, "I also have two promising candidates to fill your position. It is going to take both of them to keep up with your patient load."

Teri was chuckling as she replied, "Only two, I must be slipping in my old age. Oh, before I forget start a search for a third year student in their early to mid forties. A twenty something won't do for this town."

"When can I come visit? I want to see this utopia you found." Marie jokingly asked.

"This isn't Payton Place or Shangri La. The locals are real nice once they get to know you. Take a half day Friday and spend the weekend. Do you want directions or GPS coordinates?" Teri said, "And Marie I wouldn't invite you unless I meant it."

There was complete silence on Marie's end. Finally Marie answered, "Thank you for understanding and I prefer GPS coordinates."

"Okay, GPS it is." Replied Teri, "See you on Friday, Good night."

Marie said good night and terminated the call.

Teri flashed for a dial tone and dialed her father. It was answered on third ring.

"Hi Teri," Harry said, "It must be relatively important to call after business hours."

"Dad, if I said Plan B," Teri replied, "could Andy come to the phone?"

"Daughter of mine," came the terse response, "don't be playing a game."

"I'm not playing a game." Teri said, "The right person showed up, had a reality check and has committed to a six month acclimation and familiarization contract." Teri knew her father well enough to hold the phone away from her ear.

"Andy, dry your hands," Harry bellowed, "Teri is about to drop a bomb on us." Moments later Harry said, "Andy is here and we're on speaker.

"Hi Teri," said Andy, "Your Da is sitting here with a big grin on his face. Care to repeat what you told him?"

"What I told Harry was that Plan B can take the next step." Teri said, "I have a hand shake contract with the right person. The contract is for six months of acclimation and familiarization. She agreed to wait tables, get to know the locals and find out how they feel about the possibility of having a clinic in town."

"What if the acclimation fails?" Andy asked, "Once we start we are committed."

"If acclimation fails," Teri said, "I will invoke Plan C for my services. Nancy would take my place in the city and I will be the principal provider for the new clinic in town."

Harry spoke up saying, "You sound as though Nancy has the right stuff."

"Both of you know that Bill and I have bonded in a special way." Teri replied, "Today, I admitted to myself and Nancy that a special bond exists between us."

"You are truly blessed, daughter of mine," Harry said, "Just as I am. Your mother understood and accepted without reservation the special bond I have with Andy. Does Bill know what you have just shared with us?"

"Bill, like mother, understands and accepts without reservation the special bond I have with Nancy." Teri said, "He doesn't know anything about Plan B."

"Where is Bill," Andy asked, "that he can't be included in our discussions?"

"I don't know where Bill is Andy." Teri replied, "I can sense that he isn't in trouble and is a good distance from here. I believe he is off doing something sneaky'."

"Okay, we will let Bill be 'sneaky'. What can Andy and I do to help solve the dilemma that I sense coming from you Teri?"

"Several things Dad and Andy," Teri began, "Nancy agreed to $3000 a month for six months to wait tables and perform industrial spying. $500 of that is to go direct to savings. I would like the two of you to sweeten the pot by providing room and board."

"No problem there," Andy replied, "we have several one bedroom apartments, fully furnished that are currently not rented. Next issue."

"Nancy will need help in moving out and storing her HHG's." Teri added quickly, "I believe that she will have to break her lease. Because I am mixing love and business I feel the need to exercise extreme caution. Will the two of you meet Nancy and vet her for me?"

"Very sensible precaution," Harry said, "0730 tomorrow soon enough? If Andy and I vet Nancy we can take care of the moving and room and board issues. I still get the sense of turmoil. Come clean, daughter of mine, you won't sleep well until you do."

"If Nancy is vetted," Teri said timidly, "I want the same deed stipulation that I have. It needs to be ironclad. Will you suggest to Bill that he might want to invest in Plan B to avoid the tax bite on the money he recently received?"

"First of all Teri, there will no tax bite. I had a talk with the head legal counsel for the IRS. Because of the status Bill received the counsel ran a check of his records and found that the money received is tax free." Harry said with certain smugness. "Secondly, why not suggest the investment yourself?"

"If I suggest it I would be meddling in his affairs." Teri fired back, "With the two of you it will be strictly business."

Harry said, "Fair enough, we'll talk the first time he comes in for coffee."

"0730 hours tomorrow then." Teri replied, "Oh, before I hang up thank you for the brief glimpse of your private, personal lives. Good night."

"Good night." Harry and Andy said in unison, "We love you." The connection was broken.

Closing the connection on her end Teri stood up slowly, walked into the house and completed the steps to shut down the sunroom for the night. When she found herself sitting at table Teri shook with fatigue. Lighting a cigarette Teri was surprised as tears filled her eyes.



Ghost Memories Ch. 03



Teri's eyes focused on the alarm clock... 0630 hours. She didn't know how she got here. Her hand touched a warm spot and memory flowed in. "Nancy!" Teri called.

"Just a second," Nancy's voice called from the bathroom. "When did you come to bed?"

"I don't remember how I got to bed." Teri replied sheepishly.

"Then we both slept the sleep of the dead." Nancy said exiting the bathroom. "I don't think I moved at all during the night." Nancy began her normal stretching routine. It helped to maintain the lovely curves of her body."

As Nancy was doing her routine Teri rose from the bed. Straightening the linens and fluffing the pillows she said, "You need to wear some of my hiking clothes for our walk to Harry's. Your light clothes would be wet through by the time we got there. Heavy socks are in the bottom drawer of the dresser." With a final fluff to the last pillow Teri walked into the bathroom to attend to her toilette.

Nancy had finished her normal routine, donned her laundered undies and was bent over at the door into the closet selecting a pair of hiking shoes when Teri exited the bathroom. "Oh! The pale blue color is lovely, Nancy."

Standing up Nancy slowly turned to face her friend and lover. "I bought these with seduction in mind."

"Were it not for our breakfast appointment," Teri said huskily, "I would willingly show you my appreciation for your choice of color." Putting a steel clamp on her body and emotions Teri went to the closet and selected flannel shirts and wool slacks for the two of them. Approaching her dresser Teri selected and donned conservative, white undies. Keeping her back to Nancy Teri quickly adjusted her bra cups and then opening the bottom drawer of the dresser extracted two pair of woolen socks.

Nancy was dressed and sitting on the bed when Teri finally turned around and handed her a pair of socks. Fitting her feet into the socks Nancy said, "I didn't mean to upset you."

Teri having seated herself on the chair replied, "I'm not upset but having a hard time restricting my desire to ravish you. The upcoming meeting has far more importance than I can share with you right now. I ask for your patience and tolerance."

"Just who are Harry and Andy?" Nancy asked changing the direction of the conversation.

"Ah! Curiosity killed the cat." Teri quoted as she walked out of the bedroom towards the back door. Selecting two windbreakers she handed one to Nancy. "Bear with me a while longer and satisfaction will bring it back." Teri slipped her windbreaker on and pulled Nancy out the back door.

Nancy shivered as she finished putting on her own windbreaker. "Is it always like this in the morning?" she asked.

"Pretty much." was Teri's reply, "You're experiencing the normal on shore breeze. The ocean is only a quarter mile away from the house. The water is relatively cooler than the land. Since heat rises the cooler ocean air pushes the warmer land air up. If the breeze were any stronger we wouldn't have the light fog you see."

"So if Harry and Andy agree to hire me," Nancy said, "I can expect this kind of weather when I go to work?"

Teri chuckled, "This is nothing compared to what some mornings will bring. The fog can be so thick that you can't see your hand at the end of your arm."

Nancy laughed and shivered, "Thanks for cheering me up. Do you know the worst I can expect?"

"Oh, that's easy." Teri replied, "Gale force winds with snow and ice blowing down from the Arctic. When I'm energetic or Bill pulls me out like I did to you we'll walk the beach for a mile or so just to enjoy the solitude and see what has washed up on the beach."

Out of the blue Nancy asked, "Does Bill own an RV?"

"Not that I know of." was Teri's puzzled reply, "Why?"

"I just got an impression of Bill sitting in an RV." Nancy replied.

"Do you get any sense of distance or more important, pain?" Teri said with a smile.

"Oh you, I should have known that you were getting the same impression." Nancy said, "Is this going to happen all the time? Is my sixth sense going into overdrive?"

"Nancy my love, you have been using your sixth sense as you call it for years." Teri replied tenderly, "It's what makes you so good at what you do for a living. Around most people I call my abilities 'sixth sense'. When I'm with people that know me and share the same principles I use the term psychic talent. You use empathy to get your patients to tell you where their worst pain is and then relieve that pain with your healing hands. We'll talk more. I can see the outline of Harry's sign in the distance."

Relief flowed through Nancy. Several questions had been answered. She sought and found Teri's hand. Grasping it lightly Nancy and Teri walked silently toward the dim red light that was the sign announcing Harry's Place.

Completing their entry into Harry's Teri saw that Harry was busy with customers. "We'll take a seat in the back but with a view of the front door Nancy." Teri said, "The time is right for the crowd to pick up. Harry will need to split his time talking to us and serving customers."

Approaching a window booth Nancy asked, "Is this one okay?"

Teri did a quick check and said, "This one will be fine. Please sit so that you face the kitchen and relax. I'm here for moral support."

Just then Harry came down the aisle and approached their booth, "Teri, a pleasure to see you again." Turning to Nancy he continued, "And who is this beautiful, young woman?"

"Harry, I'd like you to meet Nancy, a close personal friend of mine." Teri said with a smile, "Nancy, please meet Harry, an old friend of the family."

Extending a hand to Nancy Harry said, "A pleasure to meet you Nancy."

A mild jolt went through Nancy as she gripped Harry's hand firmly. "A pleasure to meet you Harry," Nancy replied with a quiet voice. She was reluctant to let go of the hand that held hers.

"Beautiful and very much alive," Harry said as he released Nancy's hand. Nancy flinched when Harry bellowed toward the kitchen. "Andy two cups of your finest for our latest arrivals."

Andy appeared with two steaming cups. He shouldered Harry aside and put the cups down in front of Teri and Nancy. "Teri, it is always a pleasure to see you. Please introduce me to your beautiful companion." he said while smiling directly at Nancy. Nancy blushed at such open compliments.

"Andy, this is Nancy. She is a close personal friend of mine." Teri replied, "Nancy, please meet Andy, another old friend of the family. These two ex-sailors own and operate this restaurant."

Nancy held out her hand to receive a formal greeting. When Andy took her hand in his she felt a double jolt flow through her whole body. "I'm very happy to meet you Andy." Nancy said with a smile.

Releasing Nancy's hand Andy asked, "Are the two of you going to have your usual starvation breakfast or can I feed you a good seaman's breakfast?"

"Seaman's breakfast, please!" Teri and Nancy said at the same time. There was genuine laughter all around.

Andy made for the kitchen while Harry took a seat next to Teri. Smiling at Nancy Harry said, "Tell me what you know about our meeting this morning."

Nancy blinked at Harry's bluntness and answered honestly and openly. "Teri and I hand shook yesterday on a six month contract which would pay me $3000 a month, of which $500 would go directly to savings. My services would be waiting on tables and taking the pulse of the locals to see how they felt about the possibility of having a clinic open here in town."

Harry smiled but asked, "Why the six month contract?"

Nancy stuck her tongue out at Teri before she responded, "The length of the contract would allow me to see if I could acclimate to the weather and the peace and quiet of this town."

"Teri missed an important part of any contract." Scowling at Teri he continued, "Pay good enough and a person will work for you. Take care of the inner person and you get a loyal employee. Andy and I like to foster loyalty. In addition to your wages we provide room and board. 

Just then Andy appeared at the table with two generous plates. At the center was a small bowl of fruit. Surrounding that were eggs, thin sliced ham and pan fries. "Harry," he said, "you're ignoring your other customers. I can't cook, serve, and man the till while you talk up the ladies. Off with you and when you come back bring coffee with you."

"All right, all right," quipped Harry, "don't get your knickers in a twist." Harry got up and ambled off to see the other customers.

Andy took Harry's seat. "Did I hear the mention of room and board?" Not waiting for an answer he continued, "We can do meals one of two ways. Eat all your meals here or a combination of meals here and use our pantry to stock your shelves. That takes care of the board. The room is about a quarter mile down towards Teri's place. It's on the same side of the road as us. It's a ground floor with a view. It being winter here the sun will be a welcome sight."

Teri was eating the excellent breakfast but listened carefully to the suave performance of Harry and Andy. She hoped that they wouldn't over do it.

Harry strolled down the aisle carrying a fresh pot of coffee. "Nick and Thelma would like their usual." Harry said to Andy. Andy slid off the seat and returned to the kitchen. Harry filled the empty cups then sat down next to Teri.

"Teri," he said, "did you consider how Nancy was going to get her belongings from the city?" What is she going to do with her knick-knacks and furniture?"

"Harry," Teri said, "I hadn't thought things through that far. You don't want Nancy to start right away do you?"

"Can you start working a week from this coming Monday?" Harry asked Nancy.

Nancy looked at Harry and then Teri. "Harry, I don't want to come off sounding like some spineless woman but I couldn't possibly start work a week from Monday. There is just too much to accomplish in that short a time."

Harry responded bluntly, "I want you to start work a week from Monday. Now I'm going to leave this table and return in five minutes. At that time I want to hear how you are going to honor the contract you made with Teri." Harry got up from his seat, picked up the coffee pot and went into the kitchen.

Nancy burst into tears as sobs wracked her body. "I can't do this." she said to Teri, "It's too much for one person to deal with."

Teri replied, "You're absolutely correct, Nancy. One person, you, can't do this. How did one person, you, make a journey across country to start a new life? How did one person, you, get the education and skills needed to enjoy a fulfilling career?"

Nancy's sobs slowly subsided and she was able to stop the tears. Recognition forced Nancy to realize that she hadn't done those things alone. "I had help." she answered slowly, "Sometimes I would ask for help and other times it would come out of the blue."

As Teri slid off her seat she said, "I'm going outside to smoke a cigarette. I'd say join me but Harry will be back in a couple of minutes to get your answer. Remember my dear friend, you are loved. Teri turned and walked away.

Harry walked up to Nancy and said, "Well Nancy, how are you going to honor your contract with Teri?"

Turning away from the window she had been looking through Nancy said, "By asking for help in accomplishing a task that I thought was impossible."

"Good! You took the hard, first step." Harry said sitting down next to Nancy. "My sixth sense told me that you had the right stuff when we shook hands. Andy, what color servers apron can Nancy have to use?"

Andy, as if on cue, appeared in the kitchen doorway. Approaching the table he sat down and presented a black apron to Nancy. "Any color as long as it's black. Now, how can Harry and I help you solve your problem?"

"Andy and I had a few words." Harry said, "There is a slightly better room about a quarter mile south of here. It is a ground floor unit with a southern exposure. Can your car handle your clothes and knick-knacks?"

Teri made an appearance just then. "I think Bill's SUV could handle Nancy's clothes and knick-knacks. But she will have to ask Bill for his help."

"So, if Bill agrees," Andy said, "your pantry, clothes and knick-knacks can be moved in one trip. That leaves HHG's and cleaning up after. Here are the numbers for a cleaning service and mover. Tell them that you are a friend of ours. They will take care of the details."

"Nancy," Harry asked, "Are you on a lease or month-to-month?"

Nancy had been sitting there eyes agog and mouth agape. "I'm sorry." she said, "Did you ask me something?"

"Yes," Harry said laying a hand on Nancy's hand, "Are you on a lease or month-to-month?"

"Oh, I'm on a month-to-month. I've been in the same place for over two years." she replied sheepishly.

Andy spoke up, "Give me the number of your landlord and I'll call him about your sudden move. Now here is the key to your room. Why not walk down there and check it out."

Nancy quickly opened her wallet and pulled out a business card. Handing it to Andy she said, "I don't remember if the office is open on Saturday."

Andy scanned the card and said, "I know the owner of this complex. I'll ring him up and tell him why you're moving on such short notice." Standing up Andy headed for the kitchen.

Harry got up from his seat saying, "Andy and I have a business to run and you have to start your move. Take Andy's advice and look at your room." Harry left Nancy and Teri sitting there and began walking to the front talking to his customers on the way.

Teri leaned over and tapped Nancy's shoulder. "Come on Nancy, let's go see your room. I'm curious."

Nancy, obviously in shock, slowly slid to the edge of her seat. When she stood up Nancy muttered, "I need the little girls' room."

"Okay," Teri said, "on our way out," Nancy followed as Teri made her way to the front of the restaurant. Approaching the front counter Teri pointed to the restrooms. She said to Nancy, "I'll wait here for you."

As Nancy entered the restroom Harry walked up to Teri. Handing her a card key he said, "You'll need this to get through the gate, pedestrian or auto. Nancy has the right stuff but we'll see how see reacts in the morning."

Teri leaned over and kissed her father. "The performance you and Andy put on," she said, "was superb. Even the Pope would have been impressed."

"Why thank you, Teri." Harry said as Nancy exited the restroom. "Nancy," continued, "we'll see you at six in the morning a week from this coming Monday."

Nancy smiled and said, "Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet will stay my appearance with destiny."

As they walked through the fog-filtered sun light Teri handed Nancy the card key. "Harry said that you would need that," she said, "whether you are walking or driving."

"A card key?" she asked, "In this small town?"

"Andy and Harry," Teri replied, "have always been security minded. They subscribe to an ounce of prevention and all that."

Nancy saw their destination when the sun broke through for a moment. "The painter definitely knew his subject." she said openly admiring the killer whales arcing out of the water painted on the side of the building. "Is there a pod that calls this place home?" Nancy asked.

"Honestly, I don't know." Teri replied, "I've driven by here but never had the occasion to see inside. Why are you so hesitant about where you'll be living for six months?"

"What with the events of yesterday and the interview this morning," Nancy replied quietly, "I'm having trouble absorbing it all. I'm half afraid that if I use this card and key a wonderful dream will turn into a nightmare."

"Having been where you are a few times I can understand your reluctance." Teri said softly, "So, we will proceed when you are ready." She waited for silently beside her friend and lover. She watched for several minutes and finally saw a shudder go through Nancy's body.

Nancy slowly extended a shaky hand towards the card reader. When the lock popped open Nancy exhaled the breath she had been holding. The building and the scenery didn't disappear but stood resolutely in front of her. Buoyed by their seeming permanence Nancy pushed the gate inward to allow passage of herself and Teri. Grasping the key that Harry had provided she led Teri towards the left side of the screen of small trees. She found herself looking for the numerals 22. "Come on, I see my room number about two-thirds of the way down to the left."

Teri found herself being towed toward the numerals 22. Enthusiasm had gotten a foothold in Nancy. She wanted to see what her room was like. Teri barged into Nancy's back when Nancy stopped short after opening the door. "I can't see inside," Teri said, "with you blocking the door Nancy."

"I specifically heard Harry and Andy say 'room'." Nancy said taking two steps inside what was obviously a furnished apartment. "You heard them say 'room' didn't you? There must be some mistake."

"Those two rarely make mistakes." Teri replied, "Take a look around. See what there is to see."

Nancy started to wander around. She took a look in the kitchen then over to the door that appeared to be a bedroom. That door belonged to a bathroom, which upon inspection contained a door leading to a bedroom. Turning around Nancy went back into the kitchen and opened the other door. It opened directly into the bedroom. Surprised Nancy exclaimed, "Guests can use the bathroom without having to go through the bedroom. I'll have to learn how to keep the doors shut. It's just a minor inconvenience though."

Teri asked, "Is there enough closet space?" Walking into the bedroom she saw two double closets and a linen closet.

Nancy was right behind her looking over Teri's shoulder. Giving Teri a push Nancy said with a giggle, "See what's in the linen closet."

Teri couldn't help but laugh at the change in Nancy. "Is this real enough for you? Maybe the goblins are in the bathroom." Opening the linen closet Teri found two complete sets of bedding and four complete sets of towels for the bathroom.

Nancy hugged Teri from behind and said, "Thank you for the kick in the shins and especially about me being loved."

Teri turned around, embraced Nancy and gave her a tender kiss on the lips. "You are welcome."

Nancy paused, looked around then said, "There are no lights in here but the whole place is light and airy."

Teri laughed as she said, "There are light tubes installed." Going to a section of wall near the kitchen Teri placed her hand on the wall. Her hand became translucent. "There must be collectors on the roof. I read about them in Ted's reference material. It is a definite benefit for any first floor apartment. Have you seen enough for now?"

"Yes." Nancy said, "It still feels strange though, all this for waiting on tables and doing some industrial spying. Maybe it will make more sense after a restful day and a good night of sleep. Tomorrow after breakfast I think I'll go back to the city and start packing my knick-knacks and summer clothes."

"Sounds like a good plan." Teri replied, "Don't forget to ask Bill about his help."

"I'm at peace within myself about Bill." Nancy said with a smile, "By asking for his help it will get our new friendship off to a good start."

Teri and Nancy walked out of the apartment into a vastly different scene. The morning fog had burned off leaving a clear sky and cool temperatures. Their sight was drawn to the west. Glittering in the background was a blue/green swath that was the ocean. A low fence defined the western boundary of the complex. Extending westward from the fence sat sand dunes. Struggling to hold them in place were the hearty grasses gently waving in a light breeze.

Walking hand in hand Teri and Nancy left the complex and strolled up the road toward Teri's house. Along the way acknowledged the greetings of people with a cheery hello or a brief wave of their hands. Arriving at the gate Teri took out her key and card key. Accepting the card key the gate slid aside permitting entry. At the back door Teri unlocked it and allowed Nancy to enter first. Teri and Nancy 'knew' that the house was vacant but neither said anything to the other.




Ghost Memories Ch. 03



"Why don't you make yourself comfortable," Teri said, "while I brew us a pot of coffee and fix a plate of munchies."

"What a wonderful suggestion." Nancy said, "I'll join you in a few minutes."

Teri made a few quick alterations to the conservative, white undies she wore and began to brew a pot of coffee. She was working on a plate of munchies when Nancy entered the kitchen wearing just her pale blue bra and panties.

"That coffee smells like the coffee we had at Harry's," Nancy said, "and my mouth is watering for a taste of those munchies."

Having finished her chore Teri turned toward Nancy. She openly admired her lover's body as she scanned the garments and the flesh that was contained within. "Oh, I can see that you have been doing a lot of hop scotching and are more than concerned about finances."

"Just how does looking at me tell you that?" Nancy replied slightly embarrassed at such candor.

Teri answered, compassion filling her voice. "I see stubble marring the fit of your panties. Why don't you be honest with yourself and me while we have our coffee and munchies?" After we finish I will take care of the stubble problem in the same manner that you have helped me. Does that sound like a good plan?"

Nancy had tears in her eyes and her lower lip was quivering. "I really like to keep my finances private, especially after your disclosures yesterday."

"Nancy," Teri said while pouring two cups of coffee, "there is a saying in certain circles. They say that you are as sick as you secret. I am not going to condemn you for your choices or actions. I do want to share your burden and lighten your load. You will feel immensely better afterward." Handing Nancy the plate of munchies Teri picked up the coffee cups, walked to the dining table and sat down. "Come join me or are you going to hog all the munchies?"

Nancy walked over to the table, put the munchies down and reached for a napkin to dry her eyes. "I've had to go it alone for so long that it is second nature to keep things bottled up inside me. If I tell my few friends about my worries I'm afraid that they will use the information against me somehow. Bill and especially you have shown me a glimpse of what real friendships are like."

Over the next hour Nancy gave Teri an uncut version of her financial condition and what she had been able to do in an attempt to bring order to the chaos. As Teri poured the last two cups of coffee she said, "You have done amazing well with your limited resources. This temporary situation with Harry and Andy should help out considerably."

Nancy looked at her friend closely. "This job isn't a make believe job, is it? You, Harry and Andy didn't create the position just to help a poor girl get out of a fix?"

Teri replied tartly, "Absolutely not! Harry and Andy may have been unscrupulous in the Navy careers but they were always within the law. I hope that I have allowed you to see me as a good friend and one who practices discretion in all my affairs. The contract that you hand shook on is a small step in a much larger picture. I can't tell you everything because I would be breaking a confidence. Your acclimation, if successful, will allow you much greater freedom personally and financially."

They two of them sat there in silence drinking their coffee and smoking a cigarette. When Teri had finished her cigarette she said, "Now let's take care of your stubble and relax with a nice swim in the pool."

"Thank you Teri," Nancy said as she stood up, "for listening to my tale of woes and your willingness to give me a clean panty outline again." Picking up the empty plate and coffee cups Nancy took them into the kitchen and placed them in the dishwasher.

Entering the bedroom Teri told Nancy to strip off her undies and get comfortable on the bed. "Thank you for collecting the needed items for your shave. Were you anticipating my positive response when you brought these things out here?"

"I took the liberty and collected the items," Nancy replied, "before I allowed you to see my condition."

"Why you scamp," Teri said huskily, "You just want to feel my hands on your intimate places."

"I want to feel more than your hands on my intimates." Nancy replied as she seated herself on the bed, "A thorough trim is an excellent starting point."

Teri stood in front of her lover. "Then allow me to remove my outer garments so they don't get wet," she said beginning to unbutton her shirt. "Please disrobe completely since your undies will only get in the way." Pulling the tails of her shirt from the waistband of her slacks Teri let the garment fall to the floor. Undoing her slacks she gave them a shrug and allowed them to join the shirt at her feet.

Nancy had removed her bra and was working her panties down over her hips when she saw Teri's new look. Instead of conservative, white material Teri's bra had a bold, red stripe down the middle of each cup. A bold, red stripe decorated the front of Teri's panties. It started at the waist and disappeared between her slightly parted thighs. Nancy stared at Teri with lust filled eyes. "You are a beautiful, sneaky woman." Nancy exclaimed, "Who is calling who a scamp?" 

Teri smiled down at her friend and lover. "I found these on the Internet and couldn't resist." Her nipples, swollen and hard, had pushed through the nearly invisible slit in the red stripe of each cup. Teri knew without looking that her vulva had done the same thing to the red stripe decorating the front of her panties.

Nancy's hands had finished the task of removing the pale blue panties covering her vulva and derrière. Scooting back on the bed she lay down. When her head hit the mattress Nancy's legs came off the floor. As her feet anchored themselves at the edge of the mattress Nancy's knees fell outward giving Teri an unobstructed view of her moist pussy. Nancy brought idle hands up to her breasts and began a sensual massage ending each stroke with a gentle tweak of her nipples. She said huskily, "I was horny before you suggested a trim but that outfit and your arousal have brought me to the edge of a good orgasm."

Seeing Nancy massage her breasts Teri felt a shudder course through her body. "I'll give you a quick orgasm Nancy to take the edge off but I want to trim you before I make oral love to you. I don't want to experience a reverse stubble burn."

Nancy paused in her massage and asked, "What is reverse stubble burn? I have never heard of it before."

Teri laughed as she replied, "When a man hasn't removed his five o'clock shadow and makes oral love to his lover there will be tiny little hairs gouging your inner thighs and pussy. That is called stubble burn. You having the stubble would inflict those tiny hairs on my lips and cheeks. That is what I call reverse stubble burn."

"Oh, in that case please allow me a quick orgasm and then a full trim if you please. I don't want my friend and lover to experience reverse stubble burn. Besides what would Bill say if I were found to be responsible for marring his fiancé?"

Teri nodded her head as she unsnapped the front closure to her bra and peeled the cups away from her swollen breasts. A sigh of relief escaped her lips as Teri slipped the straps off her shoulders and down her arms. Letting go of the bra Teri next grabbed the waistband of her panties. Using a seesaw motion she soon had the panties off. Bending over Teri picked up her panties and tossed them onto Nancy's chest. "Take a sniff and see how aroused I am." Teri said.

As Nancy sniffed Teri's scent she felt Teri's tongue slide across her anus and up through the valley of her pussy. Her whole body shuddered as Teri's talented tongue swept over and then around the clitoris at the apex of Nancy's inner lips. "Oh yes!" she stammered, "You know how to love me."

Teri lifted her head up from the tasty morsel and said, "Now for the hard part, trimming you while you are on a sexual plateau. Damn, you forgot the hot towel to soften the stubble up. Be right back." With quick steps Teri entered the bathroom and ran the water to get it hot enough but not too hot. Teri grabbed another towel after making sure the first was thoroughly wet with hot water. Going back into the bedroom she knelt down in front of Nancy saying, "This is going to feel very warm. Hold as still as you can and I'll be as gentle as I can."

Taking the wet towel Teri placed it over Nancy's vulva and held Nancy's legs apart while Nancy tried to close them and rid herself of the hot towel between her parted thighs. Nancy finally quieted down and Teri began the delicate work of shaving the stubble from Nancy's pussy and anus. With the delicacy of a surgeon Teri walked the razor around the engorged outer lips and down her inner thighs making sure that the stubble was completely gone. "Okay," Teri said, "I'm going to shave your outer lips. Lie as still as you can and take shallow regular breaths." Taking hold of one outer lip Teri carefully shaved the stubble. She repeated the process with the other outer lip. "Turn over Nancy so I can clean up around your anus." Doing as requested Nancy rolled over and spread her legs apart to give Teri complete to her anus. Drawing one cheek taut Teri used loving strokes to shave the stubble from the inside and around Nancy's anus. Teri said to Nancy, "One more cheek to go." Taking the other cheek in hand Teri rapidly repeated the process. "Hold still while I use the towel to clean up the shaving cream. Then I'll put some baby oil on all the parts so you don't chafe."

Nancy had been a trooper through the whole process but couldn't hide the nectar sliding down her inner thighs. Teri glanced back at Nancy and saw the nectar leaving a trail. Leaning forward she ran her tongue up one thigh and then the other. Nancy screamed as her pussy convulsed into rapid contractions. Teri, taking advantage of Nancy's position pushed two fingers into Nancy's pussy and began a slow measured stoke to heighten her lover's enjoyment. "Want to try something new and different?"

With a grin on her face Nancy replied, "Okay! I've always enjoyed your imagination."

"Scoot up to the head of the bed while I get something from the nightstand." Teri said as she stood up. Going to the nightstand Teri opened the bottom drawer and using her body as a shield removed the eighteen-inch doubled-headed dong from the antique toy box. Closing the drawer Teri resumed her previous position between Nancy's legs. She opened her mouth wide and gently sucked her lover's outer lips into her mouth. Using her tongue Teri began a slow circling motion encouraging the flow of Nancy's nectar.

"Oh God, Teri, I'm drooling so much that you'll never suck me dry." Nancy said lustily. Nancy's hands were caressing Teri's hair and gently urging Teri to mover her mouth sideways as well as up and down.

Teri, maintaining a gentle suction, pulled away from Nancy. As her lips popped off Nancy's pussy Nancy yelped "AAIIYYEE!" Nancy trembled as an orgasm coursed through her body from head to foot. Teri watched her lover's vagina pour its lubricant on to the bedding. Bringing the double-headed dong up to the entrance of Nancy's love canal Teri inserted the first two inches. "This is the different part," she said while slowly pushing another two inches into Nancy.

"Gees, what are you putting in me?" Nancy exclaimed, "It feels like a log."



Ghost Memories Ch. 04



To prevent Nancy from shutting down Teri reached up and gently began to stroke Nancy's clitoris as though it were a miniature cock. "Just a sex toy but somewhat larger than you are used to," explained Teri lovingly, "Allow yourself to adjust to the different girth. I know that you will enjoy the result when I insert the other end in my own drooling canal."

"What do you mean, Teri?" asked Nancy as she raised her upper body for a look-see.

Taking the free end of the doubled-headed dong in her hand Teri raised it up and wiggled it back and forth. She chuckled as Nancy's eyes went wide open and a groan escaped her lips. Teri knew that her actions had caused the other end of the dong to move inside Nancy.

Is that what a real cock feels like?" asked Nancy shyly.

"There is no comparison to a real cock. This is a lifeless tool." Teri said shaking the dong again. "A real cock is warm, firm but yielding and most important is connected to a man who hopefully knows how to use it properly. Anybody can use a tool and push it in and out, but a caring lover has his partner's pleasure in mind. We both know how we feel after masturbating."

"I know what you mean," Nancy said, "There is a distinct difference between masturbating and our love sessions. Are you saying that there is another level attained when you have sex with a man?"

"Most definitely," Teri said as she slowly withdrew the dong from Nancy until just the head remained inside. "You and I share kindred spirits. That's why over the years we fell in love with each other. With Bill I found a soul mate and love was something that happened even before I was aware of it. Have you adjusted to the girth of our new toy?"

Nancy shuddered as she said, "I can feel my pussy fluttering. It wants to feel more and my juices are making a mess of your bed linens."

"Don't worry about the bed linens," Teri said as she slowly fed the dong into Nancy's canal, "Just feel and enjoy the sensations." Glancing down she looked at the dong going deeper into Nancy. Teri estimated that eight inches were firmly encased by Nancy's silken sheath. Reversing directions Teri slowly withdrew again until just the head was inside Nancy. She did the same motion several more times and then began to gradually increase the speed of her strokes. 

Teri smiled knowingly. She and Bill had measured the girth of this particular dong. The measurement was the same as his cock when it was fully aroused with passion. "Massage your breasts and nipples as you would want me to Nancy." Teri said with a lust filled voice, "When you are ready to go over the top pinch your nipples hard. That will connect the dots as they say." Teri again increased the speed of her thrusts in to and out of Nancy's now sopping wet pussy. Leaning forward Teri took Nancy's erect clitoris into her mouth and gently nibbled on it with her teeth carefully shielded. Finally she added enough forward pressure on the dong so that it began to nudge against Nancy's cervix at its deepest penetration.

"Yes! Oh my God, you're hitting me in all the right places." screamed Nancy. She had been sensually massaging her breasts but now her kneading of them became forceful. Using both hands on one breast Nancy was molding it as a potter would work clay. When she got to the top Nancy tweaked the pebble hard nipple. She did the same to the neglected breast. That became too difficult so Nancy grabbed both breasts and started to squeeze rapidly. 

"Please, Teri not quite so deep but faster and harder." 

Teri altered her strokes and as she looked up Teri saw Nancy savagely tweak her nipples. After receiving several hard and fast thrusts from Teri, Nancy flew over the top to her climax. Her eyes shed tears while her body convulsed in ecstasy. Nancy's abdominal muscles rippled and a new flood of juices was forced out around the dong. "I can feel my pussy milking the dong inside me." Nancy said breathlessly.

Teri smiled but didn't stop the hard and fast thrusts of the dong in and out of the pulsating pussy below her. She wanted Nancy to experience another shattering orgasm. Her tongue leapt from her mouth and flicked back and forth across Nancy's erect clitoris. At each pass of her tongue Teri felt Nancy's body jerk with the added stimulation.

Nancy was going to climax again. She felt her pelvis bounce on the bed. While she no longer had a savage grip on her nipples Nancy felt them and her breasts swell even more. A gurgled scream tore from her throat, "Please stop! I can't take any more."

Teri released Nancy's clitoris and stopped the thrusts but kept the dong firmly seated in Nancy's quivering pussy. "That is a poor imitation of what happens to me when Bill's rampant manhood is fucking me." Teri said lovingly. "When he's through blasting me full of cum and we have calmed down enough Bill will withdraw slowly so as not to cause another orgasm to rock my toes. He then slides down my body and cleans me up."

Nancy shivered with delight because she knew how well Teri did when they engaged in oral sex. "Oh my, you mean he tastes his own fluids?" she gasped.

"He shares with me too." Teri said laughingly, "By the time he finishes Bill is usually hard again. After more intercourse and I've climaxed again Bill will pull out and spray his cum all over my belly and chest. He has even decorated my face and hair a time or two."

"AAIIYYEE!" screamed Nancy as she experienced another orgasm. After calming down many minutes later Nancy hesitantly asked, "What happens to all that cum? Do you get up and take a quick shower?"

Teri said proudly, "Heavens no! Bill scoops it up and feeds it to me. He even takes some for himself. When we are finally finished we take a shower together. If we are very horny we even have sex in the shower. Usually I'm bracing myself against the wall and Bill enters me from the rear."

"Well I certainly enjoy our showers together and we do make sure that we are squeaky clean." Nancy blushed crimson red after those words were out.

"Yes, Nancy," Bill makes sure I'm squeaky clean. My most memorable moment was when I willingly allowed Bill to 'fuck' me in the ass."

"If Bill is the size that I have in me right now it must have hurt like hell. How could you stand it." Nancy exclaimed.

"Two reasons, Nancy." Teri said staring at her lover. "First, I wanted to experience it. Second, Bill made sure that I was properly prepared. Don't you remember? I told you about our rules?"

Nancy said haltingly, "Yeah, something about you being in control, etc., etc." 

Giving the dong a couple of taps, Teri said, "Are you still interested in playing?"

"What have you in mind, lover?" Nancy replied.

Teri quickly rose from her crouch and sat down close to Nancy. "Sit up without removing your end of our toy." Nancy did as instructed. She had to wiggle a little to get comfortable. "Now," Teri continued, "I want you to take the free end of the dong and slide it into my gushing pussy. You should have no problems because I am quite ready."

"Wow! That feels weird." Nancy said with a shiver. Taking the dong in her hand she slowly brought it to Teri's glistening pussy. "Lean back so I can get the right angle." Teri leaned back while supporting herself on arms extended behind her. Nancy guided the head of the dong past Teri's outer lips and by keeping up a steady pressure soon had eight inches inside Teri. "Now what?"

Teri started inching her way towards Nancy. When she felt the dong touch her cervix Teri stopped. Staring at Nancy she said, "You do the same thing. Push enough of the dong inside you so that it just touches your cervix. This toy is long enough and flexile enough that neither of us will be uncomfortable. Straighten your legs out and I'll put mine over the tops of yours so we can snuggle together." Teri brought herself upright after Nancy told her she could feel the dong brushing against her cervix. "Now we just hug each other lightly and let the fireworks begin."

Nancy reached out and brought Teri towards her in alight embrace. When their breasts brushed together the two lovers experienced a mild tingling. Instinctively Nancy began a slow rocking motion. "Oh, this is so different." she said rubbing her breasts across Teri's.

"Bill and I use this position when we are tired." Teri said, "We are connected and both of us are able to caress and fondle one another. We let the passion build and have wonderful orgasms together. The main difference between our using a sex toy and Bill's cock is feeling Bill's cum shooting up through the shaft and spraying out against my cervix." Teri felt the ripples coursing through Nancy. "Talk to me. Tell me what is going on in that beautiful body of yours."

"The dong rubbing inside me and your word pictures," Nancy said breathlessly, "are making me climax. My breasts are more swollen than before and my nipples want to burst from my chest. I can feel the walls of my vagina rippling up and down as though it was trying to milk the dong. Hmmm! So nice! Oh, so nice!" Nancy's head was resting on Teri's shoulder as she allowed her body to work through a most pleasant orgasm.

Teri smiled after Nancy finished showering her with kisses. She put her arms around Nancy's neck and leaned back. "Please love my breasts so I can go over the top and join you in the afterglow."

"Of course!" Nancy exclaimed, "How selfish of me." Nancy began a sensuous massage of Teri's breasts. Using her finger tips Nancy started at the base of each breast and drew lazy circles around and up towards the nipples sitting atop them. At the apex she squeezed each nipple. Retreating to the base again Nancy started over. Feeling the change in Teri's breathing and the slight swelling in her breasts Nancy changed tactics. Using both hands she surrounded one breast. Nancy squeezed gently and molded the flesh into a cone. "Ah, an ice cream sundae with a cherry on top. Lean back some more Teri so I can taste the cherry." Teri did as requested and felt Nancy's lips and tongue play across the breast and nipple. The same delight was lavished on the other breast.

Teri started to rock her pelvis as best she could under the present conditions. The change in position allowed the dong to rub the walls of her vagina and caused a ripple to run up and down her spine. "Nancy, don't stop. More pressure, please. I'm almost there."

Nancy knew the signs of Teri's body and started to maul the breasts in front of her. Taking a breast in each hand she squeezed hard and pulled the breast away from Teri's chest. When the breasts were stretched taut Nancy let go and savagely tweaked the nipples. After several repetitions Nancy saw Teri's breasts quiver in sexual excess. She quickly pulled Teri against her own swollen breasts. "Let it happen!" she said lovingly, "This one is going to curl your toes." Nancy's body, as if in sympathy, blossomed into another orgasm. "Oh lover," she squeaked, "we're climaxing together"

After clinging to each other for what seemed like an hour Teri said, "We need to change positions before we stiffen up. I want to cuddle but I want to do it lying down. You have more room Nancy so why not scoot backwards toward the headboard."

"Okay, if I have to," Nancy replied with a pout, "but I don't want to." As she started to scoot backward her vaginal walls protested the removal of the dong. Scooting back some more Nancy felt delightful shivers course through her body. "This doesn't happen ordinarily. My sex toys usually just slide out." she said as another shiver ran down her spine.

Teri sat there giggling. She was experiencing the same shivers. As Nancy scooted away from her the head of the dong inside her had started to move. "I'm willing to bet," Teri said huskily, "that this is the first time in your sexual life that you imagined a real cock was firmly embedded in your beautiful pussy. That's the picture I'm getting anyway."

"Oh my God!" Nancy screamed as she fell flat on the mattress. Her hands began to sensuously caress her breasts and tweaking her nipples. Nancy's pelvis was pumping up and down as she was consumed by a massive orgasm. Teri watched her lovers' abdominal muscles convulse. The final picture was the copious flow of juice that was forced out around the dong that was now being forced from Nancy's pussy by the rippling contractions. Nancy's eyes flew open she felt and heard the head of the dong pop out. She closed her eyes and lay there panting.

Teri changed positions now that she was uncoupled from Nancy. She stretched out beside her lover and tenderly stroked her face and smoothed back the damp hair from Nancy's forehead. The dong was still inside her rippling pussy but Teri made no move to dethrone it. She wanted Nancy to remove it for her. Teri knew that her own orgasm would be good and it would allow Nancy a birds-eye view of how her body reacted when Bill withdrew his cock from her silken sheath. "Is your brain functioning yet, Nancy?" Teri asked smilingly.

Nancy opened her eyes and turned her head towards Teri. Teri saw a wonderful smile appear on Nancy's face. "You have lifted a veil from my eyes. If what I just experienced is a third of what a real cock can do then I have cheated myself for many years. For the first time in my life I can acknowledge that Bill and I had a good case of puppy love."

"I would like to hear more about that Nancy," Teri said warmly, "but I need your help in removing our play toy." Rising up on her elbow Teri gave Nancy a sensual kiss and a bit of tongue. Teri lay back down so that she was flat on the mattress. Her feet and legs moved into the usual position of 'woman supine'.

Nancy got up and positioned herself between Teri's thighs. She started to giggle as she scanned the beautiful woman in front of her.

"What's so amusing?" Teri said while arching an eyebrow.

"If my sexual blush is as pronounced as yours my sweet lover," Nancy replied, "we're going to have hide out for twenty-four hours or every man and woman in town is going to be sniffing around with high hopes."

Teri openly laughed, "Yours almost touches your navel and is very pronounced. What would happen if Bill came in here right now?"

Nancy blushed bright red but managed to say, "I'd probably be cuming and going at the same time."

"Then I know that the two of you have unfinished business." Teri said with an odd smile on her face. "Please remove the dong. I'm starting to feel uncomfortable having it in so long.

Looking down Nancy could see that Teri was drying out. "I'm going to provide a little lubricant before I attempt to move this monster." Nancy gently licked all around Teri's protruding inner lips as she nudged the dong further into her lover. Feeling a slight movement Nancy continued to lick Teri and push the dong. "Maybe if you caress your breasts and rock your pelvis Teri it will help."

"I thank you for giving me the key." Teri said with a smile. She formed a picture in her mind of Bill fully sheathed and reluctant to pull out. He had a Cheshire cat grin on his face and he was flexing his groin muscles. Bringing her hands up to her breasts Teri began to sensuously caress them. With a very subtle motion she rocked her pelvis up and down. Teri smiled as she felt her breasts swell and her vagina began to lubricate anew.

Nancy both saw and felt the changes in her lover. When she gave the dong a gentle push forward Nancy's eyes went wide as several inches slid easily inside. Not wanting to hurt Teri Nancy began to inch the dong back out of Teri's now quivering vagina. As she continued the retreat Nancy was amazed at the amount of juices flowing out around the dong. Nancy was suddenly aware of changes in herself. Her breasts were swelling and her nipples had puckered up. She realized belatedly that her thighs were soaked with juices. At that moment a picture was implanted into her head. "My God, Teri! I can see an image of Bill slowly pulling his cock out of your pussy."

Teri was only aware of the orgasm that flowed over and through her body. It wasn't a rolling thunder type of orgasm. Instead it felt like a spring shower. When it finally eased off Teri lay there smiling and gently massaging her engorged breasts. As her senses returned Teri heard the squishy sounds of rampant sex. Raising herself and supporting her torso with elbows Teri saw Nancy savagely tweaking her nipples while thrusting two fingers in and out of her pussy. She was growling deep in her throat.

Suddenly Nancy's eyes glazed over and she began to chant. "Come on you fucker! Give me what I need. Fill me full of your cum. Just thirty more seconds. Oh yes! That's the right speed. Fuck my pussy. That's it! Stay inside me until you go soft and I push you out. AAIIYYEE!"

Teri saw the orgasm burst in her friend and lover. As Nancy arched up her fingers were forced out of her vagina and across her clitoris. Teri watched her friend stiffen and faint. Quickly Teri scrambled out of the way as Nancy fell forward onto the mattress. Leaning over she turned Nancy's head to the side to facilitate her breathing. Her movements caused a problem. She needed to relieve an overfull bladder. Taking shaky steps Teri entered the bathroom and sat down on the toilet with a thump. As she was finishing her toilette Teri heard a faint voice call her name.

"I'm in the bathroom, Nancy." Teri shouted out, "Come join me."

"Please help me. My body is not very cooperative." Nancy called back.

Rising from the toilet Teri walked into the bedroom. Nancy was lying on her side but her legs and feet were dangling just above the floor. "I'll help you into the bathroom," she replied. "Then you can relieve yourself. After that we're both going to soak in the pool." Pulling Nancy up by her arms Teri made sure her friend was balanced. With another pull Nancy was standing on wobbly legs. "Put your arm over my shoulder for support. Several tense moments later Teri had Nancy seated on the toilet. "I'm going to see what the coffee situation is and fix us another plate of munchies. Anything special I can get for you?"

"A couple of Excedrin and a glass of water," Nancy contritely replied.

"I'll start the coffee and bring those Excedrin back with me." Teri said with a smile. After performing the chore of getting Nancy her pain killers Teri began to put together a second plate of munchies. Retrieving a serving tray from the top of the frig Teri made sure everything was ready. Teri didn't want her therapeutic soak disturbed. Pausing in mid-stride Teri began to add things to the plate and serving tray. A smile crept across her face. Her soul mate would be arriving within the hour. Picking up the serving tray Teri delivered it to the pool edge. When she returned to the bedroom Teri found Nancy laying across the bed. "Come on you. You need a good soak in the heated pool and something to eat. Oh, grab your smokes seeing as how you don't like ours."

"Okay," Nancy said, but you'll have to help me up."

"Ally oop," Teri said as she assisted Nancy to her feet. "Grab the cups and coffee carafe on your way to the pool. We can fill our tummies while we soak some of our stiffness away." Several tense minutes later, both women were floating in the warm water of the pool. Neither of them spoke as they allowed the water of the pool to works its wonders. Because they were facing the sliding glass door they saw the white handkerchief waving.

"May I enter," Bill said loudly, "without fear of bodily harm?"

"Advance and be recognized." Teri replied with a stern voice.

Bill dutifully presented himself in the opening. "With your permission I'll shower and shave first. My trip to the VA was not the most pleasant."

"Permission granted," Teri said, "You will present yourself for inspection in twenty minutes."

"Aye, aye Sir." Bill replied as he turned towards the bedroom.

When he was no longer in sight Nancy gasped, "Teri, the bedroom is a mess! Bill will see everything."




Ghost Memories Ch. 04



"My dear friend," Teri replied, "Bill already knows. Sexual emotions are some of the strongest we humans have. Unless we shield, which we didn't, anyone like Bill would have picked them up. Because the three of us are linked it is harder to shield such strong emotions."

"That means Bill and you would be able to sense if I played with myself. Is there any way to have privacy?"

Teri laughed openly at her friend's embarrassment. "Nancy, masturbating is for our enjoyment. We aren't broadcasting strong enough emotions." She paused a moment then continued, "I probably wouldn't pick up on you pleasuring yourself but Bill just might."

"That requires an explanation." Nancy demanded.

"I'm not trying to be difficult," Teri meekly answered, "but I don't have permission to tell Bill' story. I'll ask him when he comes back."

A shadow passed over Nancy expression. "Would you by chance be a friend of Bill W.?"

"Yes, I am!" Teri happily replied, "I take it that you are a friend of Bill W."

"I'm coming up on eight years."

"Oh, that's wonderful. I just celebrated my fifteenth birthday a few months ago." Standing up Teri and Nancy hugged and kissed each other with a new camaraderie."

"Is this a private love in or can I join the two of you?" Bill asked from the doorway. He had chosen to wear his informal attire of a skirt and white, long sleeved shirt.

Shocking herself Nancy said, "We two will let you join us under the following conditions. First, you must disrobe to show that you are not hiding any artificial weapons. Second, you must explain your absence and allow both of us to scan your person using our skills of medicine. No healing hands will be administered. Do you accept these conditions?"

"Gladly!" Bill replied, "It gets me in the water and closer to the food, not to mention the beautiful women already within." He slowly unbuttoned the white, long sleeved shirt. Wearing a charming smile Bill slipped it off his shoulders. Letting go of the shirt front Bill lowered his arms and let the shirt fall behind him. When the sleeves were free of his hands Bill grasped the waistband of the skirt and almost sensuously, using a rocking motion, lowered the skirt past his hips. With a shimmy Bill let the skirt slide down his legs to form a puddle of material around his feet.

Teri and Nancy were chuckling as they watched the show before them. Nancy quietly said, "He is handsome. He wears his age well. Can't he work on that little pot gut?"

"Don't make fun of my love pillow." Teri said, "Besides, with the spinal chord injury he is unable to." Nancy had the decency to blush.

"I stand corrected." she murmured, "I'm shocked I said those things to him."

"It was all I could do to not jump up and down, clap my hands and holler 'Hoorah'. If you were to use the bathroom now you'd find the bed has fresh sheets, our undies in the hamper and our 'toy' in the dishwasher."

The splash of water interrupted their conversation. Bill was slowly descending the steps into the pool. "The combined scents I found in the bedroom is the high point of my day," Bill said huskily, "until I found the gifts you left for me."

"Stop right there, mister." Teri said using a commanding tone. "Do a 360 to show that you aren't concealing anything." With a lewd smile on his face Bill complied. "Now you may approach so that we can scan you."

When Bill was in front of Teri and Nancy he turned around. Placing his hands at his sides Bill said, "Who is going first?" When he felt two hands on his shoulders Bill knew that both women were going first. "I bet that if I had eyes in the back of my head," he said laughingly, "I would see the two of you holding hands." Teri was laughing while Nancy quipped, "This one is fast on his feet."

Teri chimed in with, "Doing it this way Bill you can't hide and Nancy and I can't use our healing hands."

"When are you going to do something about those neck vertebrae, William?" Nancy said, "They've been bothering you for three or four years."

Nonplussed Bill replied, "When I find a good chiropractor." Feeling hands slide down his back Bill attempted to stay calm and not flinch. "If the two of you form a joint clinic the patients wouldn't stand a change. They would also have their needs met."

"Were you hit by a car as a young boy?" Teri said with surprise in her voice.

"You noticed that too?" Nancy added, "Did you catch the tilt of the left hip, Teri? Greenstick dislocation is my guess."

"Bill, it's a wonder that the military allowed you to enlist." Teri softly voiced, "Of course medicine back then couldn't have picked up on the mytral valve."

"Don't forget the appendage hanging down the front of me." Bill said testily.

Both women laughed as they responded jointly, "That dear friend is a God given gift. May it continue to serve you long and well."

"Are the two of you about finished?" Bill asked, "Even if you aren't, I need to sit down."

"Just one more thing but you need to be floating." Nancy quickly said, "We want to scan your lower back. Teri and I will support you."

Somewhat defensively Bill granted permission. He let his legs collapse and with a gentle shove away from the edge of the pool began floating. Nancy and Teri supported his neck and gently traced the outline of Bill's spine. When they got to the L5-S1 site their hands stopped. The picture that appeared in his head was a swirling of liquid in a tube. "That's what I saw in the fluoroscope on 1987."

Teri said to Bill, "Allow us to walk you to the steps. There you can rest and eat." Putting actions to her words Teri and Nancy turned Bill towards the steps and towed him until his feet touched the bottom step. Bill lowered his arms and then his butt onto the third step. "Thank you for a job well done."

Nancy was laughing and Teri's face held a big smile. "Nice try Bill." Teri said, "You got the words right but the picture told a different story. Oh, speaking of stories. Do I have your permission to tell others the parts of your story that I am aware of?"

"Yes! Now get me a towel to dry my hands with. My breakfast ran out at Aberdeen. Somebody make a note about a floating table." Having said that Bill reached for the carafe, poured three cups and sweetened his own. Next he grabbed a cigarette, shook one loose from the pack and lit it. "Who is behind me?" Bill squawked as he started forward off the step.

"Stand down, Master Chief!" Teri shouted, "It's Nancy with a towel for your hands."

Swiveling his head to the left Bill saw Teri sitting on the chaise drying her hair. "I'm sorry, Nancy." Bill said quietly, "I'm stressed out."

Teri had risen and approached the pool. "Hold out your hand, Bill." she ordered. As Bill started to comply he dropped his cigarette in the pool. "Damn it!" exploded from his lips. After clinching his fist tightly Bill relaxed it and extended his fingers to allow Teri to see his hand.

"I saw that, Bill." Teri said testily, "Nancy, please get me a glass of water and the pain medication next to the coffee pot." When Nancy was out of hearing range Teri quietly said to Bill, "Don't take your anger and frustration out on Nancy. Don't scare away your new friend and lover."

Bill just nodded his head. Nancy came back at the moment so Bill kept his mouth shut.

"Thank you, Nancy." Teri said, "Bill is reacting to the treatment he got at the VA and the lack of pain medication. From what he tells me the VA wouldn't give him any because there was a computer system failure so they couldn't access his records. Take your meds Bill we're putting you to bed." Teri watched as Bill took the two caplets and drank the glass of water. "Nancy, I'll need your help. Bill's too heavy to handle by myself." Together they got Bill into the master bedroom and made him as comfortable as possible. Sitting on the bed next to her soul mate Teri gently placed her fingers on his temples. "I'm putting you under for your own good." she said softly, "You're to sleep yourself out."

Nancy, standing at the foot of the bed, watched in awe as Bill attempted to say something but yawned instead. His eyes fluttered and then slid closed. Within a minute Bill's breathing indicated that he was soundly asleep. "What did you do, Teri?" Nancy asked as they quietly left the bedroom.

"Advanced metamorphic's." Teri replied, "Over the years I've had mentors who were willing to share their knowledge. Putting a patient to sleep was one such skill. It works especially well with burn victims. Let's eat, I'm hungry and thirsty."

"I'm glad that you spoke up." Nancy said after they sat down on the chaise lounges. "I didn't know what was happening."

"I'll let Bill explain." Teri said softly, "Right now it's coffee and food that are my primary concern."

Having filled their stomachs and quenched their thirst Teri and Nancy relaxed on the chaise lounges. Nancy looked over at Teri and was going to ask a question but the look on her face stopped her. The most serene smile added to Teri's beauty and the body signs told Nancy that her friend was reliving a delightful memory. Nancy watched as Teri slowly caressed her breasts with one hand and used the other to sensuously stroke the groove between the outer lips of her pussy. "Would you care to share?" Nancy said softly, "I could use a lift right now."

"I'd be more than happy to, friend." Teri replied wistfully, "Had you bet on the condition of the bedroom you could have made a few dollars."

"Well the bedroom was a mess. It was heavy with our sexual scent. The shaving gear was laid out and our undergarments were on the bed or floor."

Teri laughed but didn't stop her actions. In fact her position had altered. She had raised her legs allowing better access to her pussy. Teri had also changed the technique used to massage her breasts. "That describes the way the bedroom was when we came out here." Teri said huskily, "Now close your eyes and let your mind view the bedroom as it was when we assisted Bill."

Nancy stretched out, relaxed and closed her eyes. Slowly a picture formed in her head. The bedding was rumpled but the shaving gear was now on the right side of the bed. Nancy was able to scan around. She sought the undies that Teri had worn so provocatively but they weren't on the floor. Then Nancy saw, on the left side of the bed, Teri's and her undies arranged neatly. A smile crossed her face when Nancy figured out the sequence. The pale blue panties were furthest from the edge and Teri's white panties were toward the foot. A shudder went through her body as Nancy realized that the panties had been turned inside out. The bras had been placed next to the appropriate panty. The final piece fell into place when Nancy realized that the dong was underneath the panties and there was a gap of several inches separating the garments. A groan escaped her lips as a rush of juice flowed from her pussy onto the chaise lounge. "You're getting off on Bill's finding the mess we left in the bedroom, aren't you?" Nancy said.

Teri chuckled as she said, "And you are not the least bit aroused with the arrangement?" Being quicker than Nancy Teri got off the chaise and tenderly scooped some of Nancy's nectar up with her fingers and tasted it.

Tears slid down Nancy's cheeks as she replied, "This open sexuality is so different, especially between two women and a man. Sex has always been a very private encounter for me. I've never really experienced the openness that you and Bill share. To share all with you has been an eye opener. But to have Bill willing to share all blows my mind."

"Nancy," Teri said sincerely, "between the church and your father it's not surprising that you are so inhibited. The fact that you turned to women for solitude and sexual pleasure goes against the church but your experience with men forced you to. It's going to take some time getting used to Bill and I being so touchy/feely. If you are uncomfortable in a situation then tell us so we can talk about it. There may be some accommodation that needs to be made or you just need to express your feelings. It wouldn't be fair though to ask Bill and I to change our lifestyle in order for you to be comfortable. Speaking of comfortable why don't you give me a full trim now that everything has quieted down?"