4 weeks later- Saturday 9:45 p.m.

One weekend, dad rented movies, a common weekend ritual at our house. Dad took his place on high back leather chair, mom had the love seat and me and Chris had the three-seat sofa bed. The sofa was rather wide so no one thought much of us lying side by side on it. Her back was to me as we both watched the screen. I usually rested my head on the chair's arm and see over her head.

It was a bit cold that night so we all had covers. It was no problem to slide my hand around her waist and soft stroke...