I had brought three bathing suits. I knew we'd be in the boat. All bikinis. I pulled one on and headed back to the deck.

Karen was the first to see me, "Wow, you do have a hot body," she said. Then to Paul, "You never told me how sexy she was."

Paul replied, "She certainly is."

She turned back to me. "You need a bathing suit that shows off more of those assets." Then she laughed, handed me a drink, and said, "You're gorgeous."

I sat down. I felt a little flush at the attention, but, I liked it. It had been awhile since I'd been so blatantly admired....