"Something happened a couple of days ago, but Nicholas and I are going to tell you all later when we're all together."

"Are you okay?" Lory asked.

"Yes, I'm okay." I grabbed their hands and squeezed. "I promise. Let's forget about it for now. We'll talk about it tonight."

They looked uncertain but didn't push for information. We all put on bikinis and then added overalls so that we weren’t completely scandalous. My bikini was strapless with pink and white stripes. I found it in the bag along with a bunch of other things Nicholas had packed for me. He hadn't wanted me to lift a finger, and I went...