I went below for a soda and almost dropped it when I came back up and saw Jill’s shorts and sweatshirt in a pile on the bow, next to her stretched out body. “Promise.”
Eventually I popped out of her, and she picked herself up and pulled her tank top back on. Eporner What happened to first mate?”
“No reason you can’t be both.”
She settled herself beside me in the cockpit, and we drank our coffee in a companionable silence. Why compliment me if I got lucky with my ancestors?”
“Well, I think you’re about the most beautiful woman I’ve ever met, but if you don’t want me saying so I’ll stop.”
“You’re different. When we got in the truck it made more sense. One good pull and I tossed it aside. Some of those dorks get a couple of drinks in them and think they’re God’s gift to women.
