Hammer was still at the dojo when the twins and Luke got home from school, so we all met at our place for dinner. It gave everyone a few hours to finalize their part while Susan made lasagna and garlic bread for dinner.

I gave my accountant a call, and he had some good news. "I have an interested seller on the 2004 Pacific Mariner 85," he told me. I got all excited because this was the number one boat on my list. "I sent an appraiser over, and I'll email you the report. Structurally it is in good shape, with the interior and appliances replaced two years ago. The...