"What have I gotten myself into with you two?" I asked, as I headed for the freeway.

"A wife ..." my sister said.

"... and a free-use side-bitch," Kelsey added.

I looked over at my sister. She was quiet - watching my face.

"I wasn't ready for you," I told her, "but mom and dad forced the issue - well - after you forced yourself on me."

"I know," she admitted, her lower lip trembling.

"Knock that shit off," I told her.

She dabbed at the corner of her eye and straightened her face up.

"You and I need to figure some shit out before I'm ready to even consider...