Tess got into her sleep shirt and laid down. Eporner Tess’s seemed small. Their nearest neighbors were two miles away. She threw her moist underwear toward the closet before rolling over for sleep. They swam together for two hours before breaking for dinner. Tess definitely was. The whole family chatted and laughed. Don’t use it for inspiration. Uncle Charlie contrasted strongly against her dad, who was thin, shaved, and dressed like a city guy going to the country. I’m surprised your mom let you keep it.” Tess turned slightly and struck a pose, basking in their praise. She breathed deeply as her body relaxed. Life was getting back to normal, and she couldn’t wait to get back to Arkansas. Tess’s fingers twitched as dreams overtook her. Both of them had started lifting weights with their dad, and it showed. Tess’s imagination sent her over the edge. Uncle Charlie and Aunt Kat, on the other hand, always
