Sue had found herself somewhat confused as to Beth's apparent disinterest in the way her son was so obviously on display in the nearly indecent trunks they had bought at the boutique. Of course, Beth herself had put on one of the tinier bikinis Sue had ever seen someone wear to the beach, so maybe near public nudity just wasn't a big deal to her. As Ron lay stretched out on his back, his impressive package emerging from his groin and demanding attention, Sue was glad Beth's nonchalance was affording her the opportunity to admire her teenage son lying next to her on the beach blanket.

In the sweltering heat,...