Nobody stirred till afternoon. Finally, Lilly the hard working sister rousted herself out of bed and got things going with her brothers, Leo and Lance. They started cleaning up around the yard as she fixed lunch for everyone. Lilly was surprised when the exotic dancer from the previous night walked into the kitchen. 'Oh!' she exclaimed. 'I didn't get a chance to thank you for the dance!' 'Oh thats alright,' he said. 'Lance and I are old friends. My name is Todd Renfro. I hope I didn't startle you just now! Lance was kind enough to let me spend the night here.' 'No, I just wasn't expecting seeing you again.' said Lilly 'But any friend of Lance's is a friend of mine. I'll just put another steak on for you. You do like steak don't you?' 'Oh yes! Sure do! Never turn down one of them. That's what's helped me grow big and strong!' Todd tells Lilly with a wink. Skylar and Reed walk in just then so Lilly introduces them to Todd. They exchange hand shakes and start small talk while Lilly finishes fixing lunch. 'Skyler, can you go out and fetch the boys in for lunch? They are out in the yard picking up trash from last night.' 'Sure thing, Lilly!' says Skylar as he heads out the door. Lilly tells Todd and Reed to move into the dining as she hands them some food items to take in with them. They resume their conversation in there. Soon, everyone is gathered around the table. Lilly folds her hands and says a little prayer and the rest bow their heads in silence. Then they dig into the food with gusto. Everyone tries talking at once, they have so much to talk about; the afternoon boating ride and above all, the surprize they pulled on Lilly. She still is shaking her head at her two brothers for pulling that one off on her. She never had a clue. After lunch, Skylar tells Lilly they really need to get going. She looks a little sad to think of them leaving but she knows they have a timetable they want to keep to. Reed gets up as well and they help clean off the table and do the dishes. Reed follows Lilly into her office and pays the bill. She wanted to let them go gratis, but Reed wouldn't hear of it. He thanked her over and over again for even thinking of it but since they were her first customers, he doesn't want to jinx her business for her. He gives her a generous tip as well which she tries to refuse but again, Reed gently but firmly insists. Skylar and Reed pack their bags and say their goodbyes to everyone. Lilly says she won't cry, but there are a few tears in her eyes when she waves at them as they back out of the driveway. Before long, they are back on the highway heading east. Next stop, adventure! -------------------- M4 and V4 characters. Rendered in Poser 9. Post work in Photoshop 7. Thank you for taking a peek! Your support is greatly appreciated!