Chapter 52

JULIA

About two hours later, a nude Wendy stepped out onto the patio with a cheery hello, followed by a young black male who looked like an athlete, and a slim but busty white woman, both of them appearing to be Wendy's age. They both still had clothes on, unsure if this was something they were ready to do yet. Since she contacted us, we'd had to feed Lucas and he was sitting in his shaded playpen. After swimming laps some more, we'd all gotten in the hot tub again, so we weren't exactly visible ourselves.

"Hey, there. Everyone, I'd like you to meet Anthony, a boy I've known for a while but never had the nerve to ask on a date, and the girl is Shannon. I work with her. Tony and Shannon, this is Rhonda, my beloved older sister, Mister Scott Rivers and his wife, Julia, and Lisa. I don't know, should I just call Lisa your lover, or is there a better word for it?"

"Lisa is our life partner," I said, "equal to