Chapter 461

“No aliens,” Evan said, shaking the water out of his hair, “just lots of places to swim.”

“We bathe together and then learn to swim together,” Damien commanded, eyeing Aiden and Jonathan. “You two need to help your brothers learn to swim. No one goes off on their own today.”

Hodlen and his brothers were impressed Aiden could swim. After our bath, the men all practiced swimming some. The boys progressed very quickly, probably thanks to the Aiden and Jonathan’s influence.

Hodlen’s family wasn’t lying, they’d never been in this much water. Damien’s family, as well as, several others around us took the time to instruct them. By the time we left the bathing hall the men had a solid grasp on the movements they should be making in the water.

Breakfast was a happy affair. Rose and her family ate with us and she was honored to be asked to help teach our boys. My friend adored children and the idea of being such a fundamental part of their life really appealed to her.