We finished watching the movie, and talked about our next steps for the day. I said my muscles felt sore from all the work out, and that maybe I'd enjoy a dip in their hot tub. Kate agreed, but Alena demured, saying she didn't want to interact with the harsh chemicals that could mess up her pH.

"Also," she added with an imperious eye, "I don't even want to think of all the fluids that are caked onto your skin right now. Kate, go clean your brother and yourself off before you think of messing with dipping yourself in my pristine hot tub."

"What about you," Kate shot back with...