Anne looked up at Jack, smiling as she got up from her chair. They walked toward the cabana, neither of them saying a word. Anne waited for Jack to tell her what was on his mind. They walked to the seawall, sitting on the pier with their feet hanging over the edge.
Taking a deep breath, Jack said, "Aunt Anne, I don't know if you know what's going on, but things kind of changed over the past few days."
Anne glanced at her nephew, smiling as she waited for him to continue.
"Sally and I have realized we're in love with each other. Tom and Kim have come to the same realization about them, too. I don't know what happened, but it just worked out that way. I really love Sally-more than just as a cousin. She says she loves me the same way."
"Is there a problem with it, Jack?"
"No, none at all. Well, maybe one small one. It's the way Sally acts with me. She is so, um�"
"Submissive?"
"Yeah." Jack gazed out at the water, watching a small boat moving through the canal.
"Is that a problem for you?"
"I don't know. I'm just not used to it I guess."
"Jack, I've felt that Sally has loved you for quite some time. She hasn't come out and told me, but a mother can tell. As for her being a little submissive, I don't know what to tell you."
"It's more than a little. She really wants me to control her life, or so it seems."
"Then do it if that's what she wants. It isn't like you're forcing her to do anything she doesn't want to do, is it? There are women that are what's known as a healthy submissive. Those women need to be nurtured. It isn't really control they seek; rather they're looking for being accepted for what they are-inside. I think it would do you some good to research the subject before you judge Sally."
"No, I don't force her to do anything. I'll look into it; maybe it will help me understand. There's another thing, I think she wants to finish school. She has been hinting at it."
"Jack, that's up to Sally. If she wants to finish school, you should let her."
"I know. I have been thinking about it a lot lately. When we were out on the boat with our friends, Jenny said something that makes a lot of sense to me. She said getting our GEDs is stupid. Jenny feels that school is the first important thing we do in life and quitting is the wrong thing to do. She thinks it will just making quitting in the future easier for us."
"What do you and the others think about it?"
"We really haven't talked about it, but I think I agree with her. I'm thinking of finishing too."
"Jack, you are so much like your father it's kind of scary."
"What do you mean, Aunt Anne?"
Anne swung her legs up, bending them at the knees. She wrapped her arms around them while looking at Jack.
"I don't know if you've noticed it or not, but my brother is the unnamed leader of our families. Your father is the one we all look to when important decisions are to be made. It's been that way since we were kids-all of us.
"We all have our input, but when push comes to shove, it's what my brother says that goes. Jack, you are a leader like your father is. Like him, it isn't something you asked for; it's just the way it is. I know this because I've listened to Tom and Sally. They are always saying that you said this or that. They also usually agree with what you've said."
"I'm not sure I want that."
"Sorry, but unless you do something really drastic, that's the way it is. Your mom and dad realize it too, so does Uncle Marc. We've talked about you kids and can see what's happening. I'd be willing to bet almost anything that if you decide to finish school, the rest of them will follow you.
"Jack, this isn't an easy cross to bear. You have a lot of responsibilities that I'm sure you never bargained for. Be that as it may, you are the next in line-like it or not. What you do with this is up to you. I hope you can be as level headed as your father and guide Tom, Sally and Kim. They all look up to you.
"I think you're up to the task, we all do. We were really vacillating on whether to let you kids get the yacht until we knew you were committed to the project. If you didn't really want to undertake it, we didn't think it would be successful. When you said you were excited and wanted to do it, we decided to purchase the yacht."
Jack was stunned. He had no idea that his sister and cousins looked up to him the way his aunt said they did. After thinking for a moment, Jack cleared his throat.
"If we-make that when we go back to school next year, I would like to go down here. I think it would be better for all of us. We would be close to the yacht and we've made new friends. I know you, Uncle Marc and my parents are planning on spending winters down here."
"That's up to you kids. If you want to go to school in Florida, I'm sure we can work it out. You and Tom will be eighteen soon and able to be on your own if you want to be."
"Thanks, Aunt Anne. What about Sally?"
"What about her? If you love her, do what she asks. It's what will make her the happiest. I know it's hard for you to understand, but trust me; Sally is more than fine with it. I've seen it coming for a long time now. I'm very happy that you and Sally feel like you say you do about each other. It's very easy for a girl like Sally to get hooked up with the wrong guy-a guy that would take advantage of the fact she's submissive. At least with you, I know she'll never be hurt."
"That's for sure! I could never hurt Sally, or any other girl. You don't have to worry about that."
"I know and it's very comforting. Like I said, I have suspected that Sally felt strongly about you for a long time, Jack. While I know the fact you two are related makes it a bit unconventional, I don't think it's wrong. I want all of you to be happy, no matter how things turn out in the future. Having a relationship with Sally is much different because you two are cousins. Even if you two decide you aren't meant for one another, you'll still be family."
Jack nodded. "So, you think we should finish school?"
"I think you kids should make the decision. When you guys decided to get your GEDs, we all supported you. If you decide to finish school, we'll support you too. Just remember what I said about your roll as the leader. Make sure you're level headed when you make a decision or things could get messy."
"Thanks, I'll remember that, Aunt Sally."
Jack got up, offering his hand to his aunt. Anne took his hand, letting him pull her to her feet. As they walked back, Anne stopped him.
"Don't be surprised at anything Sally asks you to do. It may seem far-fetched to you, but to her it is as normal as can be. Who knows, you may find you really enjoy it."
"I don't know."
"I do, trust me on this. My daughter isn't a lot different than I am. While I may not be as submissive as Sally, I take orders much better than I give them."
Jack was shocked, but didn't respond. He never knew his aunt felt like that-Jack wasn't sure he wanted to know. They went back to the tables and took their seats, listening to what was being said.
"I think we're finished here," Don said. "Let's all go to dinner so the kids can get to their meeting on time."
Jerry Stone chatted with the realtor for a few moments before shaking her hand. The group left the house, knowing they would own it tomorrow. Don led the way to a restaurant while Jack followed him.
During dinner, Joanne talked about the apartment and the guesthouse. She told the families the apartment was fine and could be occupied right after the closing. Joanne said it would probably take a couple weeks to get the guesthouse ready, depending on how fast Don, Marc, Anne and Marge wanted to move.
"I'd like it ready before the kids come back down next time," Don said. "I think it would be better than having to stay in a hotel."
"Can do, but we have several decisions to make first. The guesthouse needs to be painted and furnished before it will be ready," Joanne said.
"I think Anne and I like your idea about the black lacquer bedroom furniture. You can do what you want with the rest of the house as long as we maintain the theme we've decided on. I'd like to see the guesthouse match the main house," Marge said.
"How about accessories? Should I completely decorate the guesthouse?"
"I don't see why not. We have to do it at one point or another. We can always add things or make changes as we go," Anne said.
"We're going to need dishes and kitchen stuff too," Jack said.
Anne smiled at Jack. "We'll take care of it unless you guys want to go shopping for what you'll need."
"Sally, why don't you and Kim go with your moms and Joanne to get the things we need," Jack said.
Sally grinned as she nodded. Kim said, "Okay, we can take care of it. Just don't expect me to do all the cooking." Kim giggled as she winked at Sally.
After dinner, the group went out to the cars. They stood in the parking lot for a few minutes, talking about what was going to happen the next day. Don told the teens they could attend the closing if they wanted to. Jack told his dad he would like to see the process so the rest agreed to go too.
Anne took Sally aside to talk to her. After a few moments, they hugged and then returned to the group. Jack told his parent they should get going so they wouldn't be late for the meeting. Once their goodbyes were taken care of, Don told Jack what time to be at the hotel. Jack and Sally got into the front seat of the suburban while Tom and Kim got in back.
On the way to their hotel to change for the meeting, Kim's cell phone rang. Answering it, she talked with Jenny for a moment before hanging up.
"Eddie, Brad, Jenny and Kathy are going to pick us up at the hotel in an hour. Jenny said we could ride with them."
"That's cool, I'm not really sure where the place is anyway," Jack said. "Although I'm sure we could find it if we had to."
In their room the teens took quick showers. Sally gave Jack a hug while Tom and Kim were in the shower.
"What do you want me to wear tonight?" Sally asked.
"A skirt and top," Jack replied. "Oh, panties too."
Jack and Sally laughed. She picked out a lacy thong, holding it up for Jack. When he nodded, she put it on.
"Mom said you and she talked today," Sally said. She gave him a kiss. "She said you told her you loved me."
"I did. I told her I loved you a lot!"
"Thank you, I was wondering how to tell her about how I feel about you. She thinks it's wonderful-just like me."
Jack kissed Sally's forehead. "My pleasure. Finish dressing, Tom and Kim will be out in an minute and we have to go."
Jack answered the door when he heard a knock. Jenny and Kathy were there so he invited them in. The two girls said their brothers were waiting in the van for them.
The group left the room and headed for the fishing club's meeting.
* * * *
"What did Jack want?" Marge asked Anne while they sat in their room.
"He told me that he and Sally are a couple and that they're in love."
Marge chuckled. "It's about time, isn't it?"
"Yes, I think so. He's having a little trouble with her submissiveness, but I think he'll be okay. Jack said Kim and Tom are together too."
"Really? I didn't think she would ever settle down. Kim is a bit footloose if you know what I mean."
"Maybe she just needs someone to love her-or for her to love. We'll just have to wait that one out. As for Sally and Jack, I've always felt they would end up together at some point in their lives." Anne chuckled. "I hope they don't have too many bumps to get over."
"They'll do fine, Anne. Things could be a lot worse you know."
"Don't I! I told Jack I was happy because I know he won't take advantage of Sally or hurt her. The truth be told, I'm ecstatic."
Liz and Joanne came into the suite. They sat down, relaxing after the busy day they had.
"The guys are wrapping up a few legal things so we decided to see what you two are up to," Liz said.
"Just relaxing. I could use one of those fruity drinks that have the little umbrellas in them," Marge said. "What do you say to a trip down to the bar?"
All of the women agreed that a cold drink sounded good. Marge called her husband, telling him the plan. The four women left the suite, heading down to the outside bar by the pool.
"This is great," Joanne said as she stretched out on one of the poolside lounges with a drink in hand. "I could get used to this."
"It is nice not having to deal with the cold," Marge said. "It won't be long until we're doing this at the new house."
"I'm trying to get Jerry to increase the amount of business he does in Florida so we can get down here often," Liz said.
"How are you and Sam doing with the baby making?" Anne asked Joanne.
"We still practicing, Anne. I plan to quit taking the pill soon. Do you think we should use something else for a little while?" Joanne asked.
"I don't know, maybe you should ask your doctor about that," Marge said. "Have you and Sam thought about when you want the baby to be born?"
"No, we figure we'll just let it come when it does. It doesn't really matter to us when the baby is born. Sam and I know it's going to change the way we live, but we're ready. We don't want to wait much longer so we can start our family while were still young."
"We planned it so the girls were born the same month the boys were," Marge said.
"Yeah, the boys were a surprise," Anne said with a giggle. "They were all born in August."
"It must make it easy for birthdays," Joanne said.
"In some ways it does, but in others it isn't all that good for the kids. They have to share their birthdays with one another," Marge said.
Anne chuckled and then said, "I don't think it's a problem, they seem to share just about everything else these days."
"True enough, Anne," Marge replied.
"Jack said that he's thinking of finishing school instead of getting a GED. He said Sally wants to go too," Anne said.
"That would be great. I was never all that keen on their decision to quit. Don seemed to be okay with it so I went along, but I would rather see them graduate," Marge said. "How about Tom and Kim?"
"Marge, if Jack decided to finish school, the rest of them will too-you know that. He's following in his father's footsteps. Haven't you been paying attention?" Anne said sarcastically.
"Yes, I've been watching. It's almost scary, isn't it?"
"What are you talking about, if you don't mind me asking," Joanne said.
"Jack is becoming the leader for the rest of the kids, just like Don is the top dog for us," Anne said.
Joanne nodded, but wasn't really sure what the two women were talking about. She hadn't realized Don was the one that they all looked up to, not the way they were saying they did.
The men came down from the room, got drinks and joined the women at poolside. Don told his wife and sister they were all set for the closing and expected to get the keys then.
"When are you going to tell Jeri and April they can move into the apartment?" Marge asked.
"I'm not going to tell them, I'm going to leave that up to the kids. I think it will help cement the boss, employee relationship they're establishing. I can remember when the shop hired a superintendent that was younger than me. It took some time to accept him as my boss, but once he proved he wasn't an asshole things were fine," Don said.
Marc laughed. "I remember that, you were so pissed you couldn't see straight."
"Yeah, but I didn't stay that way. He treated us with respect and didn't try to make us believe he knew about things he didn't. I can work for someone like that no matter how old they are."
"You don't have to work for anyone," Sam said.
Don laughed. "No, I guess I don't, but that doesn't mean I can be an asshole. We may have a few bucks, but I hope it never makes me act like I'm better than anyone else."
"I know people that don't have near the money you guys do and are real jerks. I hate having to sit and listen to them tell me how much better they are than I am. Shit, if they're so hot, why do they want me to handle their money?" Sam said.
"Because you're very good at what you do," Jerry said. "That's one of the reasons you're making partner next month."
"Really? It was approved?" Sam said.
"Yes, at the last partner's meeting. We had to vote on it and you were confirmed unanimously. When we get back, it will be announced to the rest of the firm. Sam, you have earned this," Jerry said.
By the time he finished his sentence, Joanne was on Jerry's lap, kissing him. She thanked Jerry several times before getting up.
"What does this mean?" Joanne asked.
"It means Sam will share in the profits of the firm as well as get a larger cut of the money he brings in. The attorneys are measured on billable hours. Sam, along with the other money managers, is measured on the commissions they make on the transactions they handle. As a partner, he will get more of the money he makes for the firm."
"How much more?" Joanne asked.
"Jo, that's not an appropriate question," Sam said.
"Sure it is. Right now he gets twenty percent of his as commissions. As a partner, he will receive fifty percent. With his salary and bonuses, Sam should do very well as long as he keeps being as successful as he has been," Jerry said.
Giggling, Joanne moved to Sam's lap. She kissed him, congratulating him on the pending partnership. While she ground her butt against him, Don, Marc, Anne and Marge also congratulated him, shaking his hand.
"Okay, Sammy, you have to get out there and get more clients. For each new client you get, you get my ass." Joanne covered her mouth when she realized how loud she had said what she did.
Sam laughed, hugging his embarrassed wife to him. "What are you going to do if I don't sign on new clients? I think you really like that."
Joanne thought for a moment. She started giggling again and then laughed. "I think I can talk one of these guys into making me happy."
"Okay, but to be fair, I think that I will only eat your pussy when you get a new client," Sam said.
"Hmmm, maybe we better rethink this." Joanne kissed Sam. "I don't think I can wait for either one."
Turning to Anne, Joanne said, "When are you guys going to be moving? Sam and I need a new house soon."
"Just as soon as our decorator gets with the architect and the plans are finalized. We're waiting to get started on the construction," Anne said.
"Oops, I guess I better get going. How about if Sam and I move in with you until the construction is completed?" Joanne laughed at herself for making the joke.
"That's fine with me," Anne said. "I have a feeling Tom and Sally are going to want to move in with Jack and Kim soon. It's not like we don't have the room."
"Tom and Sally are going to move first?" Joanne asked.
Marge and Anne chuckled. "If they have their way I think they will," Anne said. "It's going to be hard on them to sleep alone after this trip."
"Are you and Liz still thinking about buying Bob and Dianne's house?" Marc asked.
"Yes, in fact, we decided to buy it. Megan and Lisa said they would really like to have a place of their own. Lisa spends as many nights at our house as she does hers," Jerry said. "Bob said he and Dianne should be ready to move in a month or so."
"I met with them the other day. We have decided on the d�cor so things should move along for them," Joanne said. "It's really going to be nice when it's finished."
"Bob is spending too much time on the golf course and too little on the house," Don said. "Marc and I were over there on Tuesday and we told him so. He is hell bent on opening the course by Memorial Day, but I don't think it will be ready. Brad and Paul are helping him along with several other men he has hired."
"We should have rented two cars," Joanne said as if she was jolted. "How am I going to get to the boatyard in the morning?"
"We can take you, Jo. The realtor's office is close to Bowman's. You can wait until after the closing and we'll all go if you want," Jerry said.
"I want to get started. I have so much to go over that one day may not be enough. I hope April and Jack Waters are there in the morning," Joanne said.
"I'm sure they will be. We want to talk to Jack about the new house too. We're hoping he can recommend someone to do the renovations," Don said.
The group had another drink. They sat near the pool until nine before deciding to call it a night. Once in their rooms, the couples relaxed, watching the local news before going to bed.
* * * *
Jack, Sally, Tom and Kim were introduced to some of the other members of the youth division of the fishing club. Jenny was a perfect hostess, leading the group from one table to another.
When the meeting was called to order, everyone sat around a large table. Jenny was at the podium, going over several things the club members needed to know. She talked about the upcoming tournament, asking for volunteers to be observers on the boats that were fishing. She asked for a show of hands of the boats that were going to fish, counting the hands when they were raised.
"It looks like we're going to have twelve boats on Saturday. That's a good turnout. If anyone else wants to fish, be at the captain's meeting Friday night. I would love to see fifteen boats for one of our youth events.
"Now, if there's no other business, I'd like to introduce our guest speaker. Mr. Kettering is the sales manager for Melton Tackle and will talk about what's new, as well as how to improve your fishing. Mr. Kettering, welcome."
Jenny let the man take her place at the podium. He had a slideshow set up to show the members what new tackle was available. Jenny sat at the table with the rest of her group, listening to the presentation.
Once Mr. Kettering was finished, Jenny thanked him. Everyone in the room gave him a round of applause. Jenny announced a short break before continuing the meeting.
"That was really interesting," Kim said. "I didn't know there were so much different types tackle or types of rods and reels. How do you find your speakers?"
"It gets hard sometimes. We've had a lot of good speakers in the past, but they are getting harder to find," Jenny said.
"You should ask your dad to be a speaker. I'll bet he could give a great talk about how boats are built and the differences between the different types," Jack said. "I know Tom and I have learned a bunch of things."
"That's not a bad idea, Jenny. I think we should ask dad if he would do it," Eddie said.
Kathy left the table, returning a moment later with information on the tournament. She gave it to Tom, telling him it might help explain some things. Tom thanked her.
Brad, Jack and Eddie went to get sodas for everyone. After a few minutes, Jenny announced the drawings and asked if anyone wanted to buy tickets. Jack raised his hand and a girl about his age came to the table. Jack bought a string of the tickets, dividing them between his sister, Sally and Tom.
When it was time for the drawing, Jenny asked Sally to come up to pull the tickets out of the bucket. Sally drew a ticket, handing it to Jenny.
Jenny called off the number. Someone in the back of the room called out and then came up to claim his prize. The club gave away several different things, all related to fishing, to help raise money. Jenny had the winner draw the next ticket.
Each time Jenny called out the number, Jack and the rest would check their tickets. The last draw, Jenny called out a number that was on one of Sally's tickets. Sally jumped up, squealing and waving her ticket over her head. When she reached Jenny, Sally was told she was receiving a box of tackle that was donated by Melton tackle.
Sally took the box to the table. She was still excited as she sat down and began looking through the contents. There was an assortment of lures, leaders, hooks and other things for fishing.
Jenny closed the meeting, telling the members she would see them at the tournament or the next meeting. She came to the table, asking to see what was in the box. Sally took everything out again, showing it to Jenny.
"That's a great start on some of the things you'll need for your yacht," Jenny said.
Sally put the tackle away. After closing the box, she leaned over and whispered something to Jack. When he nodded, Sally grinned.
"Here, you guys take this for your boat," Sally said pushing the box toward Jenny. "We want you to have it."
"We can't take this, you won it," Jenny said, trying to push the box back to Sally.
"Please take it, we really want you to have it," Jack said.
"Well, I guess so. Thank you," Jenny said.
Eddie, Brad and Kathy also thanked them for the tackle. Tom assured them he agreed with Jack and Sally. Kim giggled and said, "We can use it when we fish with you guys."
"Anytime you can," Jenny said. "We're staying on the boat tomorrow night if you want to join us. We have a captain's meeting at seven thirty, but after that we're free. We usually get things rigged for the morning."
"That would be great," Jack said. He glanced at Tom and Kim. "What do you guys think?"
"Sounds good to me," Tom said.
Kim agreed, saying she was looking forward to it. Jenny asked Sally what she thought.
"I'll do whatever Jack wants to do. I really like staying on the boat, but this time you guys get the staterooms, okay?" Sally said.
Jenny smiled. She didn't say anything about the staterooms or where anyone would sleep. The teens helped clean up the room before heading for home. They all agreed to meet at the boat and ride to the captain's meeting together. Eddie drove them back to the hotel, dropping them off at the front door.
Don called the room the teens were staying in the next morning. He told Sally that he would be picking them up in an hour. After hanging up, Sally woke the rest of the group.
They took showers, dressed and went down to the lobby. When Don pulled up in front, they went out to greet him. Jack said he would follow his dad in case they needed an extra car and they headed to the realtor's office. An hour later, they emerged the proud owners of the West Palm property. Don offered to buy breakfast to celebrate.
While they were eating, Don gave Jack a set of keys. "These are keys to the new house. The two on the small ring are for the apartment. You kids can give them to Jeri and April when you're ready."
"Is there any reason we shouldn't give them the keys?" Jack asked.
"Not as far as I'm concerned. They work for you guys."
"Okay, we'll talk about it. I'd kind of like to make it special if we can."
Joanne began talking about the guesthouse. She said they could go shopping for furniture on Saturday if Marge and Anne wanted to. The women agreed, telling her they were anxious to get started.
After breakfast, the group went to the boatyard. Kim and Sally led the group through the yacht, showing them what had been done since the last time they saw it. After the tour, Don, Marc, Jerry and Sam went to find Jack Waters.
Jeri came over to the group when they got up to the top deck. Using a two-way radio, she called April, telling her to come up to the top deck.
When April arrived, she greeted the others. Joanne told her she was ready to get started, asking where they should go. April led Joanne, Kim and Sally to the salon, pointing to one of the blueprint tables that were there.
Joanne opened her portfolio, removed the sketches and spread them on the table. Starting with the staterooms, she went over her vision for the yacht. Kim, Sally and April looked at the colorful drawings, making comments as to how good they were. Joanne had used oriental wall hangings and other accessories to complement the yacht's interior. The only major changes were the beds. She recommended replacing the beds with new ones that fit the theme better.
For the next hour, they went over the drawings. Joanne made notes when April, Kim or Sally made a comment about her design. When they decided to take a break, they had agreed on the staterooms and heads.
The group gathered in the salon. Kim and Sally showed their brothers what they had decided on for the staterooms. Don told them Jack Waters had suggested a contractor and even called on their behalf.
"Jeri and I would like to invite all of you to dinner this evening," April said.
"We are supposed to meet Eddie, Jenny, Brad and Kathy tonight. We're staying on the boat and fishing in a tournament tomorrow," Tom said.
"You'd be able to make the captain's meeting at seven o'clock with no problem. We have reservations at four this afternoon. We know it's early, but we have our reasons," April said.
"Can't you call your friends and tell them you'll meet them later?" Don asked.
"Yes, that'll work just fine for us," Jack said. "Where are we going for dinner?"
"I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you," Jeri said and then laughed. "It's sort of a surprise, if that's okay."
"That's cool. Where should we all meet?" Kim asked.
"We can meet at your hotel, Kim. The restaurant isn't far from there," Jeri said. "Let's meet at three thirty."
The group agreed on the meeting time. Joanne took April, Kim and Sally back to the blueprint table so they could continue. Marge, Anne and Liz watched as Joanne went over her ideas for the salon and dinning room.
At two o'clock, Harry walked over to the table. He asked how it was going, smiling when April said, "Just great, Harry. There's nothing I can see that will delay construction. Take a look at what Joanne has in mind."
Harry watched as Joanne flipped through the drawings, showing him the things she planned to do. When she finished, she looked up at Harry.
"That looks like it's going to be beautiful, Joanne. You've done a marvelous job. I was so afraid you would want major changes to the yacht's woodwork."
"No, I wouldn't do anything to the Birdseye maple. It's gorgeous and it would be a shame to remove a single square inch. I tried to use furnishings and art to achieve the look I was going for."
"You surely have done that. I think everyone will really love it when you're finished. Do you have any idea where you'll get the beds?"
"Actually, I was thinking of having Mr. Waters build the beds. We can use the frames that are in place if he can do it."
Harry called Jack Waters on his radio, telling him to come to the salon. When he got there, Harry showed him what Joanne had designed. "Can you build the beds?" Harry asked.
"I don't see why not. It's just head and foot boards, right?"
"Yes, that and the side trim. I didn't want to have to throw out the frames that are already there. I can purchase the nightstands in Miami. I've talked to a distributor that promised he could have them in a few weeks," Joanne said.
"Looks like we're right on schedule then. Barring any major problems, we should be able to deliver Tomiko in two or two and a half months. The first of May is our new target date," Harry said.
Joanne, April, Kim and Sally began talking about dishes, glasses and other things to go along with the Japanese theme. Harry went to find Jack and Tom so he could give them the news about the target date.
It was close to two in the afternoon when the group gathered outside the covered yacht. Don told the teens he and the rest of the adults were going to go to their hotel to change. He said he would meet them at three thirty in the parking lot.
Jack, Tom, Kim and Sally went to their hotel to pack for the weekend and change for dinner. After cleaning up, they put the things they would need into small bags to be taken to the boat. When it was time, they went downstairs to wait for their parents.
Jeri and April pulled into the parking lot a few moments before Don and the rest of the adults. Leading the way, they headed to a restaurant on one of the major streets. As they walked in, Marge looked at the building.
"Is this one of those Japanese steak houses?" Marge asked.
"Yes, one of the best in town," Jeri said. "Have you ever eaten in one?"
"No, but I've always wanted to."
When they got into the building, they were led to a private room. In the center of the room was a very large hibachi with chairs on three sides of it. Most of the stations in the restaurant sat eight people, but this one was setup for sixteen. Jeri and April made sure they sat near Kim and Sally. The rest of the group took seats and began looking over the menus.
"If I may, I would suggest the chef's special. It gives you a taste of the most popular items on the menu," April said.
Two oriental girls came into the room wearing traditional dresses. They moved around the table, taking drink orders from everyone. While they were gone, the group decided to take April's suggestion. The girls returned, passing out the drinks. When they began to take the food orders, April told one of them they were all having the chef's special.
A few minutes later, a tall Japanese man came into the room, taking his place behind the large hotplate. He turned it on and began getting ready to prepare the shrimp appetizers. One of the girls brought a cart to the chef, placing it to one side of him.
"Good evening. I'm Yoshiro. I'll be your chef this evening. We will begin with Hibachi Shrimp, a house specialty."
The chef began by pulling a large knife out of a scabbard hanging from his belt. He picked up a steel, whipping the blade against it to sharpen the knife. When he began cleaning and de-veining the shrimp, everyone at the table watched in awe. His hands and the knife moved so fast they were blurred. He seasoned the shrimp by holding a shaker over them while banging on the side with his knife.
The two girls returned, each of them bringing small bowls of soup with strange looking spoons in the bowls. They told the group it was Japanese onion soup as they placed the bowls in front of each of them. While they sipped the flavorful soup, the chef continued to prepare their meals, making a show of every move.
He served the shrimp by flipping the morsels onto the plated in front of everyone with his knife. The girls passed out sauce for dipping and chopsticks. They assisted the guests with the chopsticks, showing them how to hold and use them.
"Wow, this is delicious!" Marge said. "I don't think I've ever had better shrimp."
The rest of the group agreed the shrimp was very tasty as they picked up the bite size pieces with the chopsticks and ate them.
Yoshiro placed a pile of bean sprouts on the grill. He cut several pieces of butter from a stick, placing the butter on the sprouts. While the vegetables steamed, he sliced onions, adding them to the bean sprouts.
Using his knife, he kept the vegetables moving so they would cook evenly. He put chicken breasts on the grill, cutting them into small pieces in the wink of an eye. While the chicken cooked, Yoshiro began cutting up the filets of beef. Starting at one end of the table, he asked each of them how they wanted their steak cooked. He didn't take any notes as he sliced the filets into small pieces.
By the time the plates were full, everyone was clapping. The chef bowed, thanked them and then cleaned the grill before taking the cart and leaving.
The comments around the table made April smile. It seemed everyone was thoroughly enjoying the meal that had been so skillfully prepared.
"When the chef finishes, the meal is almost anticlimactic," Jerry said. "I could have watched him all night."
"What did you guys think?" April asked, glancing at the teens.
"The food is great and watching him was really fun," Sally said.
"No kidding, this is great food," Jack added, mimicking what Sally had said.
Kim and Tom also agreed that they were enjoying the meal.
"Jeri and I know Yoshi. He's the one we've been thinking about for our chef on Tomiko. He does very well here, but he's looking for a head chef position. We felt he would fit in with what you're doing with the yacht," April said.
Don chuckled when he heard what April said. "That has to be one of the most unique interviews in history. Very clever of you two to think of it."
"Can he cook anything else?" Kim asked.
"Yes, he studied in Europe before coming to America. He is skilled in many different cuisines, but this is his specialty," April said. "When we talked to him, he said he could continue to work here until we needed him full time."
"I think we should think about it," Tom said.
"So do I," Kim said. "I think we should seriously consider hiring him. I wouldn't want to miss the opportunity."
"Do you think he can prepare a few other things for us?" Sally asked. "Something other than Japanese food?"
"I'm sure he will be more than happy to do that. I'll try to find someplace for him to cook," April said. "We can plan it for the next time you're down."
Jack glanced at Tom and then his sister. Taking Sally by the hand, Jack led her out of the room with Tom and Kim close behind. When he had them alone, Jack started to talk.
"We have the keys to the new house. Dad said we could give them to Jeri and April whenever we're ready. Do you guys think now would be cool?"
"Why not?" Kim said. "I think they would really like it if we did."
Tom and Sally agreed that they should tell April and Jeri about the apartment. They returned to the dinning room, taking their seats.
"April, Jeri, I think we may have a place Yoshiro can prepare another meal for us to try." Jack reached into his pocket, removing the keys to the apartment. He winked at his dad as he handed the keys to Jeri.
"What's this?" Jeri asked as he looked at the keys.
"Those are the keys to your new apartment and the house. Maybe we could have Yoshiro fix a dinner for us there." Jack said, trying not to grin too much.
Jeri and April looked at each other for a moment. When she turned back to Jack, Jeri had tears in her eyes.
"Is this for real? We can move in?" Jeri said, her voice cracking with excitement.
"Yup, anytime you want to," Kim said, giggling at the look on the two girls faces.
"Oh my God!" April screeched. "Thank you so much."
"There will be workers in the main house," Marge said. "We would really appreciate it if you two would keep an eye on them. In addition, Joanne will be coming down to supervise the workers. She may need a place to stay while she's here. We hope to get the guesthouse ready in a couple weeks, but if it isn't finished could you two put her up?"
"We'd be more than happy to have Joanne, or anyone else, stay with us. If necessary, April and I can sleep on the couches in the living room."
"I don't think we will be putting you two out of your bed, but thanks for the offer," Anne said.
"If you remember, I asked if you'd keep an eye on the house. You two are free to use the pool and the kitchen in the main house if you want to. Just remember we don't want any parties," Don said.
"We have to get going," Jack said. "We're supposed to meet Eddie and the others at the boat soon. We'll talk to you tomorrow and see you on Sunday. April, Jeri, we'll see you on Monday."
Jack, Tom, Kim and Sally said goodbye to everyone. They thanked April and Jeri for dinner and left for the boat.
Once the teens were gone, Don began talking to Jeri and April.
"We plan on having our children stay in the guest house next time they're down here. We would really be grateful if you two would make sure they're okay. The kids are very mature for their age, but it would make us feel better if we knew they were being watched."
"No problem, Mr. Graham. April and I will make sure they are taken care of."
"Good. We will be leaving the suburban at the house. We gave it to the kids to use for the yacht. You two are welcome to use it if you need it. We will need you to pick them, or anyone of us, up at the airport when we come down. I will be getting a couple more vehicles, but until I do, we'll need the suburban while we here."
"Whatever you need," Jeri said. "We have two cars and you're more than welcome to use one when you need it."
"Thank you. When do you think you'll be moving in?" Marge asked.
"I'd like to move in tomorrow if it's okay with you," April said. "We hate it where we're living now. We have a few friends that can give us a hand."
"I'll tell you what, why don't you move in a few days from now. Tomorrow you can go with Joanne and pick out new furniture for the apartment. If I had to guess, what you have is getting old," Marge said.
"Our furniture is old, but we can't afford to buy new things, not yet. Once we get into the apartment we can save what we used to pay for rent and replace it slowly," Jeri said.
"We weren't expecting you to buy the furniture," Anne said. "If I remember, part of the deal was a furnished apartment-wasn't it?"
"Yes," April said meekly. "I wasn't sure if the offer still stood."
"One thing you two will learn is that when we say something, we mean it. No one is going to blow smoke up your butts," Marge said. "We want you two to pick out new furniture for the apartment. We also don't want you to buy junk. Joanne has a budget she's working with. As long as you stay within the budget, you can have whatever you want."
"Can we add furniture as we go too? I've always dreamed of having a queen-size bed," April said.
Joanne chuckled. "I think we can cover that. With the budget they have given me, we can get you a king size bed. I was thinking of something along the lines of a four-poster with a canopy, if you don't think it's too frilly. We can get a queen-size bed for the guest room. I will pass my discount along for you two because I know how hard it is to setup house keeping."
"Are you going to pass your commission on to us too?" Anne asked.
"Um, no, I wasn't planning on it, but I will if you want me to," Joanne said.
"Take care of the apartment first. We can talk about the main house later," Anne said with a chuckle.
Joanne talked with Jeri and April for a while. She made notes in a small notebook as the two girls gave her ideas of what they wanted to do with the apartment. When Joanne suggested they stop at the apartment in the morning before they went shopping, they agreed.
"Can I ask how much we're working with here?" Jeri asked Joanne, keeping her voice low.
"Plenty. Don't worry about a thing. Don and Marc want to make sure their children are well taken care of. They told me to make sure you two are happy," Joanne said.
"We want you two to make sure the kids are safe. Having them jetting back and forth is a bit unnerving for Anne and me," Marge said. "We'll feel much better knowing they have someone to turn to if they need anything. We know you guys work for them, but we're still their moms."
"We'll make sure they're safe. You don't have to buy us things for us to do that for you. April and I are very fond of them and will do anything for them."
"We're not buying the furniture because of that, Jeri. We're buying it because we said we would. We're asking you and April to watch out for our children because we trust you. Our children are very important to us," Don said.
"You don't have to worry about a thing. While they're down here, they'll be fine," Jeri said. "I don't know how to thank all of you for believing in April and me. It isn't very often that a woman gets an opportunity like this. Having our own yacht has been a dream we've shared for a long time."
The group decided to go. Jerry and Sam picked up the check, telling the two girls the meal was worth every penny. In the parking lot, Jeri and April made arrangements to meet with Joanne at the new house on Saturday morning.
* * * *
Jack pulled into the parking lot at the marina at ten to six. The four of them grabbed their bags and headed for the boat. When they arrived Jack called out to announce they were there.
Eddie came out of the cabin. He welcomed his friends aboard, holding Kim and Sally's hands as they stepped into the cockpit. When Jenny saw the two girls, she scurried over to them.
"Come with me," Jenny said. "We have to get dressed."
Kim and Sally followed Jenny to the staterooms. When they got into the master, they saw Kathy standing in her underwear. "We're wearing skirts tonight. Pick one out," Kathy said, pointing at the hanging locker.
"What? We're going to wear your uniforms tonight?" Sally said.
"Yes, when we fish the tournaments, we all wear them," Jenny said.
Jenny, Kim and Sally stripped down to their underwear. They all put on skirts and shirts with the boat's name on them. Once they were dressed, they took turns in the head doing their hair. They all went up to the salon and told the guys to get dressed.
Jack, Tom, Brad and Eddie went below. Eddie found slacks and shirts for Jack and Tom. They all changed and then went back up to the salon with the girls.
"Don't we look good together?" Sally asked, standing next to Jack and not really speaking to anyone special. "Jack looks so handsome!"
"You look damn hot too, Sally," Brad said. "All of you girls do."
Jenny hugged Brad's arm. "Nice save, Buddy!"
"What, you guys do look hot!"
"Thanks. You look good enough to eat yourself," Jenny said.
"We don't have time-do we?" Brad replied with a chuckle.
Jenny smacked Brad's shoulder. "Is that all you think of? Blowjobs?"
"Hell no, I think of a lot of things. Blowjobs just happen to be close to the top of the list. It's your fault you know. If you weren't so good at it I wouldn't always be thinking about it."
Sally giggled. She looked up at Jack and said, "I'm good at it too, aren't I?"
"One of the best, Baby," Jack said as he put his arm around Sally's shoulders.
"What do you mean one of the best?" Sally asked.
"Well, I haven't had a blowjob from everyone so how would I know?"
The group laughed as Jack kissed Sally on the top of her head. "As far as I'm concerned, you're the best!"
"Are we going to have oral sex or go to the captain's meeting?" Eddie asked.
"What happens if we miss the meeting?" Kathy asked and then giggled.
"We can't fish tomorrow," Eddie replied.
"I think we should get going then," Kim said. "We can take care of the other thing later."
"Is that a promise?" Tom asked.
"If you're a good boy," Kim said.
"How about if I'm bad?"
Kim giggled and said, "I'll knock your socks off!"
Laughing, the group left the boat. They rode together in the van, laughing and making jokes. When they arrived at the marina where the meeting was being held, the couples walked into the building holding hands.
Some of the members that Jack, Tom, Sally and Kim had met at the club meeting came up to say hi. The teens listened as the other members talked about how well Eddie, Brad, Jenny and Kathy did in past tournaments. One of the members, Lee Hillsdale, said he planned on winning.
"I'm going to beat you guys tomorrow," Lee said. "My dad and I have been fishing the past two weekends and have the fish pegged."
"Are you guys fishing for sails, or dolphin and wahoo?" Kathy asked.
"Dolphin and wahoo. The sails have been scarce lately," Lee replied.
"Well, good luck. I hope you do well this time," Kathy said.
Lee smiled and then walked away. Kim moved closer to Kathy and asked, "What are we fishing for?"
"Sails if we can get them. A sailfish is worth one hundred points. Dolphin and wahoo are only worth fifty points. You have to catch two of them for every sail. We get extra points for using circle hooks on all the fish."
"Aren't the dolphin and wahoo easier to catch?" Kim asked.
"Sometimes. We'll start out fishing for sails. If we can't find them, or make them bite, we'll switch to the others. Most of the boats will be going after the dolphin and wahoo so there won't be much pressure on the sails. Winning is as much strategy as skill. One of the reasons we do well is because we think outside the box."
Kim nodded. After a moment, she began to giggle. "How do you get the guys to do that? Think outside the box."
"We all talk about things and�" Kathy saw the look on Kim's face. She paused for a moment and then began to laugh. "You're a nut, Kim!"
"What can I say? I'm sorry about the joke."
"Don't be, I think it was cute. You're right, sometimes they don't-do they?"
"No, and I love them for it! I guess you can tell we like joking around about sex. Sally and I aren't really sluts you know."
"If joking about sex made a girl a slut, I'd be one of the biggest. We goof around too, but it's all in fun. I'm glad you guys are cool; some people don't get it. They think we're sick or something."
"Not us, we think it's fun," Kim said.
The port captain called the meeting to order. The group found seats at one of the tables and waited for the captain to go over the details of the tournament. While they listened, Jack and Sally held hands.
Sally scooted her chair closer to Jack's. She moved their hands so they rested on her leg. Concealed by the table, she released his hand so she could place it on her thigh. Sally held his wrist as she pulled gently on Jack's arm, causing his hand to slide up on her leg. When Jack felt the hem of Sally's skirt, he stopped her from moving his hand any higher.
Jack massaged Sally's thigh, causing her to lean against him. She kissed his neck and then whispered, "I love you," in his ear. Jack squeezed her thigh, letting her know he loved her too.
The port captain told the group that the observers would be assigned. He had two small buckets on the table and drew a slip of paper from one of them. After announcing the name of the boat, he drew the name of the observer from the other bucket.
When the port captain announced the Lady Guinevere, the teens listened for the name of the observer. They learned Vince Rogers would be on the boat with them. Eddie told Jack, Tom, Kim and Sally that Vince didn't have a boat, but crewed on several of the member's boats. He said he had a daughter, Ami, who was a youth member and that she would probably be with him.
Once all the boats had been teamed with observers, the meeting ended. Most of the people stayed, drinking sodas while they talked. Vince brought his daughter over to the table to talk with Eddie about the morning.
"Hi, Mr. Rogers, hi, Ami," Eddie said. "I'd like you to meet our friends from Michigan. This is Jack, Tom, Kim and Sally." Eddie pointed to them as he mentioned their names. "They'll be fishing with us tomorrow."
"Nice to meet all of you. I was going to ask if Ami could come, but I think it may be too crowded."
"Not at all, we'll make room," Eddie said. "The Lady Guinevere has plenty of room for everyone."
"Okay, if you're sure," Vince said.
"We'll be heading out at six in the morning. If you and Ami could be there by five thirty it would be great," Eddie said.
"We'll be there. See you guys tomorrow morning," Vince said.
After Vince and Ami left, Jenny said, "She is so quiet."
"No kidding, she didn't say a word," Kim said. "Do you guys know her very well?"
"Not really. We've talked to her at the meetings, but she is usually quiet. I think she's fourteen or fifteen. She joined the youth group a few months ago, and I think this is her first tournament," Kathy said.
Eddie, Jenny, Kathy and Brad talked to a few more of the youth members, introducing their friends to the ones that didn't meet them at the meeting on Thursday. At eight thirty, the group headed for the boat.
"We should change and get started on the rods and tackle," Brad said. "We like to get it done before we head out in the morning."
The guys went below to change from the white slacks and shirts they wore to the meeting. It was fairly warm so they all put on shorts and tee shirts. While they were dressing, the girls came down to change too. The girls waited until the guys were finished before going into the stateroom to change their clothes. While they were removing their things, the guys went up to get started on the tackle.
"Thanks for letting us wear the skirts and shirts tonight," Kim said. "It was so cool with all of us dressed alike."
"No problem. Tomorrow, we'll wear shorts and polo shirts-so will the guys. We like it when we look like a team," Jenny said. "By the way, we want you guys to sleep in the staterooms tonight."
"We slept in them last time, we can sleep in the salon," Kim said. "What are you and Kathy wearing tonight?"
"Our jerseys, like we always do," Jenny said. "We would really prefer it if you took the staterooms. You guys are our guests after all."
Kim and Sally argued with Kathy and Jenny, but in the end, they lost. Jenny and Kathy wouldn't let them sleep in the salon that night. They did agree to switch the next time Kim, Sally, Tom and Jack stayed on the boat. Once they were in their baggy shirts, the girls went up to the salon. Jenny asked Eddie if the guys wanted help, but Eddie said they were okay.
A few minutes later, Jack stuck his head in the cabin. "Sweetie, we'd like sodas."
Sally scrambled off the settee, went to the galley and took four Cokes out of the refrigerator. She took the sodas out to the cockpit, giving one to each of the guys. Jack thanked her with a kiss and a playful smack on the butt.
"Do you want anything else, Honey?" Sally asked, gazing into Jack's eyes.
"No, thanks for the sodas." Jack kissed her again.
Sally went back into the cabin, flopping down on the settee where she had been sitting.
"Do you always jump when Jack tells you to?" Jenny asked.
Grinning, Sally nodded. "I will do whatever he tells me to."
"Anything?" Jenny asked, rolling her eyes. "Why?"
"Because I want to-because I love him."
Kathy remembered the conversations in the past. Sally had kind of told her about how she felt, even though Kathy didn't really understand.
"If Jack told you to jump off a bridge, would you do it?" Kathy asked.
"He would never tell me to do that. Jack would never tell me to do anything that would hurt me."
"How do you know?" Jenny asked.
"Because he loves me!"
Kim, while not fully agreeing with how Sally felt, was beginning to understand her cousin's feelings. She moved closer, letting her leg rest against Sally's.
"I guess I just can't comprehend it," Jenny said. "It would piss me off if a guy told me what to do instead of asking."
"It doesn't make Sally mad, does it?" Kim looked at her cousin, returning the smile Sally gave her. "She likes the way things are-it's her business if that's what she wants."
Taking a deep breath, Sally let it out with a sigh. "I do it because I'm committed to Jack. I love him and I trust him. Maybe it isn't for everyone, but I love being able to give myself to him completely. When he tells me what he wants, it makes me all tingly inside."
"What does he tell you to do?" Jenny asked.
Sally shrugged her shoulders. "I don't know, not too much really-not enough to suit me most of the time. I really wish he was more demanding, but it's not his style. Jack is a very loving, tender guy."
"So, if he came in here and told you he wanted a blowjob, you'd do it?" Jenny said, grinning.
"Sure."
"In front of everyone?"
"If that's what he wanted."
"That's weird!" Jenny said, shaking her head.
"Not really, Jen. Like you wouldn't do the same for Brad," Kathy said.
"I would not!"
"Yes you would, and you know it."
"He would have to ask-say please," Jenny replied.
"Right, like you would make him beg for it. I know I do it when Eddie tells me to," Kathy said, realizing that Eddie had actually told her what he wanted in the past.
"It's not just sex with Sally and Jack. She does anything," Kim said. "It really used to bother me, but not anymore. If that's what she wants, it's cool with me. I wouldn't want anyone telling me how to feel or behave."
"Neither would I. That includes Brad telling me what to do. I'm nobody's slave!" Jenny said.
"Neither am I, Jen. Jack isn't forcing me to do anything, and I know I can say no-even though I probably wouldn't. I feel safe and loved when I'm with him. Like I said, it's about trust."
"Does that mean that if we wanted to have a girls day of fishing or just being out on the boat, you'd ask Jack for permission to go?" Jenny asked.
"Yes, and if he said no, I wouldn't go," Sally replied. "Why, are you thinking of having a girls day out on the boat?"
"Kathy and I talked about it. Would you guys like to do it sometime? We could invite some of our friends and have a blast. We were thinking of doing it the next time you came down here," Jenny said.
"Cool, that sounds like fun. Count me in," Kim said.
Sally got up, went out to the cockpit and over to where Jack was standing.
"Jack, Jenny and Kathy are talking about having a girls day out on the boat. Can I go, too?"
Jack was just about to tell Sally she didn't have to ask him, but instead he said, "Yes, you can go."
Sally leaned against Jack, kissing him. "Thank you."
When Sally went into the cabin, she was giggling. Sitting down again, she said, "I can go with you."
Eddie finished with the rod he was working on. After placing it in one of the holders along the edge of the flying bridge, he leaned against the gunwale. "What was that all about, Jack?"
"What? Oh, you mean Sally? She wanted to know if she could go with the girls on the boat. Apparently the girls are planning a trip or something," Jack replied.
"I gathered that, why did Sally ask your permission?"
Shrugging his shoulders, Jack said, "Because she does."
Tom laughed. "You have to know my sister, Eddie. I used to think she was nuts, but that's just the way she is."
"I've read about people like that," Brad said, joining the conversation. "They call it submissiveness or something like that."
"I'm not really sure what it is, but if that's what Sally wants, that's what she'll get. Arguing with her is fruitless," Jack said. "I've tried to tell her I wasn't comfortable with it, but she won't listen. For some reason she wants me to tell her what to do, and approve of the things she wants to do."
"My sister has always been a bit weird. I love her, but sometimes I wonder about her," Tom said.
"Aunt Anne says it's normal and I shouldn't worry about it. She told me to learn more about it before I start judging Sally. There are a few things I know for sure; I really care for Sally and would never hurt her. I know that she cares about me so for now I'm willing to do what she wants. Sally is the sweetest girl a guy could ever want and I'm really happy about the way we are together."
"From what I've read, that kind of lifestyle includes a dominant partner and a submissive partner. When the submissive doesn't do what their told, they get punished. It also has ties to BDSM-you know, bondage, discipline, sadism and masochism. That's some weird shit if you ask me," Brad said.
"That's not going to happen! I'm not into anything like that, and I don't think Sally is either. I would let her go before I'd treat her badly," Jack said.
"I don't know, some of it sounds kind of fun. I'm not talking about torture or causing real pain, but tying up a girl and having sex might be cool," Brad said. "Some of the things I've seen on the internet look like they should be illegal or something. You know, the harnesses and shit like that."
"What do you look at on the Internet?" Tom asked. "I've seen some pretty weird things, but nothing like that."
"It's on there, trust me. If you dig deep enough, you can find things you never wanted to see. I remember one site that showed women chained to the wall while guys in leather hoods whipped them. I don't know if it was real or not, but it almost made me sick," Brad said.
"One time, our sisters and their friends made a video where they tied one of the girls up and ravished her. It was pretty hot as I remember," Tom said.
"Who got tied up?" Eddie asked.
"My ex girlfriend. She didn't know what was happening at first and really tried to fight, but before it was all over, she was loving it!" Tom said.
"That's an understatement!" Jack said.
"Yeah, well I guess it turned out for the best in the long run," Tom said. "I hope she's happy now that she and Megan are together."
"Was she the one that dumped you for the other girl?" Eddie asked.
"Yeah, Megan, Jack's ex girlfriend."
"Looks like things are working out for you guys now," Brad said.
"To say the least! It was a bitch at first, but now things are great," Tom said.
"Well, I guess we're all set out here. Why don't we go in and see what the girls are up to?" Eddie said.
After putting the remaining tackle away, the guys went into the cabin. Kim, Sally, Jenny and Kathy were sprawled out on the settees, listening to music and talking. The guys went over to their respective girlfriends, joining them on the settees. When Jack went to where Sally was reclining, she jumped up so he could sit down. She sat on the floor, resting her head on his leg.
Reaching down, Jack stroked Sally's sun lightened hair. Her normally light brown tresses were almost blonde. She looked up at him, smiling with her mouth and bright green eyes. When Jack asked her if she wanted to sit on the settee with him, she shook her head. Jack continued to run his fingers through her hair while she stroked his knee.
Looking up again, Sally said, "We were talking about going fishing with just the girls. Jenny and Kathy are going to invite some of their friends so we can meet them."
"Sounds like you'll have a great time. When are you going?" Jack asked.
"When you guys come down here next time," Jenny said. "We might even spend the night on the boat."
Jack glanced at Sally. She raised her eyebrows, grinning when Jack nodded. He thought she was asking if she could, confirming it when she smiled at him. Sally hooked her arm around his leg, hugging it to her side.
"Maybe we can have the guys over to the new house while you girls go fishing. We'll have to get the pool opened before then," Tom said.
"Who are you going to invite?" Eddie asked his sister.
"Cindy and Erin for sure, I don't know who else yet," Jenny said.
"I'm going to get the airbed out," Brad said. "It's getting late and we have to get up at four thirty."
"You're right, Brad, it is getting late." Jenny got up to help, giving him a one-arm hug. "I'll get the bedding."
The teens all got up. Jack tried to convince Eddie and Brad take the staterooms, but they wouldn't agree. Kim and Sally helped make the beds before everyone said goodnight.
Jack, Tom, Sally and Kim paused in the passageway. They talked softly, telling each they felt funny sleeping in the staterooms while the others slept in the salon.
"If this was our boat, wouldn't you do the same thing, Honey?" Sally said to Jack.
"Yes, I guess I would. When Tomiko is ready, we'll take them out and we'll all have staterooms. Goodnight, we're going to bed."
Tom and Kim went into the small stateroom while Jack and Sally went into the master. Once the door was closed, Kim took Tom in her arms. She laid her head against his chest, hugging him snuggly. Tom stroked her back, kissing Kim on top of the head.
Shuffling their feet, they moved to the bed. Kim let go of Tom with one arm so she could pull the covers back. They crawled onto the bed, keeping their arms locked around one another.
After kissing for a moment, Kim pulled back so she could look into Tom's eyes. She brushed his hair back as she smiled.
"Baby, I love you," Kim said. "You've been so sweet to me lately."
Tom grinned, nodding his head.
"There's something I need you to do for me," Kim said as she pulled her top over her head.
"What?"
Kim tossed the top aside. She wiggled out of her panties, dropping them on the floor next to the bed. Naked, Kim started to take Tom's house.
"I need you to fuck me! I really like it when we make love, but tonight, I want you to do want you want-what I want." Kim wrapped her hand around his penis, stroking it firmly. "You can put this wonderful cock anywhere you want, as long as you put it in me!"
Chuckling, Tom pushed Kim on her back. He grabbed her legs, spreading them as he pushed them along her sides. Dropping his head, Tom licked the length of her sex. He mouthed her for a moment, moved up and kissed her lips.
"Put it where you want it," Tom said.
Kim reached between them, took his member in her hand, and pressed it against her opening. When he felt her vagina envelope his penis, Tom shoved in, pushing the air out of Kim's lungs.
"Oh yeah, that's what I need. Now fuck me!"