Dusk was fast approaching the foursome as they wrapped up the meeting on the lodge deck. The dusk to dawn lights began to hum as they were activated by the waning light. There was a definite chill beginning which spurned the four women to quickly pack up and move on to the much anticipated campfire that they had planned on for the evening. Jesse and Terri packed up the red UV with the bumper sticker that read " I'm not just a Bitch... I'm a damn good Bitch." They sped up the road, leading the way back to the two trailers that would be home for the rest of the season. Jesse unlocked the door while Terri gathered some kindling for the fire ring. After checking the answering machine for any messages, Jesse opened the closet and took out Terri's Ohio State windbreaker for the cooling temperatures. After a moment’s hesitation, she pulled on an extra sweatshirt and shivered slightly. She went over and checked the thermostat, set the temperature for about 70 degrees, keeping in mind that Terri preferred it cool. She set out her thermals for later, knowing that later, she would not be able to remember she had them, let alone know where they were. A smile lit her face as she also laid out a the sleek black silk boxers and a black tank for Terri. Next to wearing nothing, this was Jesse’s favorite outfit on Terri, or her favorite outfit to get Terri out of….she smiled just a little wickedly. Jesse shook her head and reoriented herself to the chores of dinner prep. The crockpot had filled the trailer with the aroma of beef stew that had been simmering since the early morning when Jesse had thrown the ingredients in and covered it. Jesse placed four bowls and spoons, a loaf of French bread and butter on a large wooden serving tray. With one hand she opened the door to step out on the deck that surrounded the camper. Setting the tray down on a round picnic table near the door she went back inside and brought out the crockpot. A teakwood potting bench had been converted into a combination outdoor dry sink/bar. It was here she laid out the makings for tonight's dinner. Opening up one of the many small drawers along the top of the dry sink, she pulled out the long fireplace matches that were used to light the candles and tikki lights that lined the deck. Soon the deck was bathed by the soft candle light. "Damn, Jesse that smells good" Terri said as she stepped up onto the deck. With one soot covered hand she went to grab for the lid to the stew only to be intercepted with a sharp tap of a wooden spoon being welded by a wary Jesse. Terri looked up into those twinkling blue eyes and then back at her hands and laughed. "Ok....Ok....ya don't have to go whacking on me" she conceded as she grabbed the damp towel that Jesse offered to her. "Geeze I only wanted to get a whiff" Terri lamented forlornly. "Play your cards right and you will get more than just a whiff" Jesse said in her sexy bedroom voice. "Woman, I like how you think" growled Terri in appreciation. "Jesse, whatcha got cooking" asked Nell as she and Kim stepped up onto the deck. “Depends" she said slowly with an arched eyebrow, “on what you're referring to?" "Oh my god" Nell laughed. "You two!" Kim walked over to the bubbling crockpot and was about to lift the lid when Terri grabbed her arm and inspected her hands. Terri shrugged her shoulders at Kim's baffled look. "I am the palm police" she explained to the bewildered Kim which caused Jesse to bust out laughing. Kim looked from one to the other then back to Nell totally clueless to the shenanigans going on between the two. "Don't pay her no mind, Kim" Jesse smiled as she led the way to the picnic table. Nell placed the small cooler she had been carrying on the dry sink and quickly arranged the contents out on the steel topped counter. First came the small decanter filled with home-brewed kaluha, a gallon milk followed along with four matching insulated short boy glasses. With a sure and practiced hand she mixed the drinks that had become the camp mainstay. Since these were the official first drinks of the season, only two tumblers were mixed. Kim and Nell would share one and Jesse and Terri the other. The rules were simple. Before 6 the drinks were shared and after 6 everyone got their own. Before the magic hour of 4 p.m., the only alcohol consumed were Zima's or beer and that was sparingly. Nell handed Terri a tumbler to share with Jesse and then handed off to Kim their shared drink. Jesse took a tentative sip and smiled. "Best cow I ever had," she winked. Chuckling, Kim took a healthy drink from her cup and passed it back to Nell who laughed at Jesse's humor. Terri sipped the drink with appreciation as well. "Well ladies," Nell began. "To our park and the official start of our season" she toasted and tapped Terri's tumbler. “Well... We’ve said from the beginning….If we built it ……they will come.” Terri laughed as she slid her arm around Jesse and pulled her close and raised her glass high. “To Labinky’s!” the four voices chimed together……”god help us all……” Click On The River For Chapter 5 © Labinky Park 2008 All Rights Reserved |
Chapter 4
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