I was embarrassed to admit it was true. I'd probably put on 10 pounds in the last few months, and my pants were getting tight.

Debbie chuckled. "I like a solid man. Skinny boys don't do it for me."

"I think Beth's right," I admitted. "Maybe I'll start skipping lunch and see if I can't fit a workout in, instead."

Debbie blushed and left it alone.

Beth wouldn't. "If you'd roll out of bed, sleepyhead, you could always join me for a little swim."

I laughed out loud at that one. "I don't think your two hour workouts would qualify as a little swim."

"You wouldn't have to stay the...