"Ovashing?" He had a way with people, I was learning. I wanted to hit him, I really, really, did, but I didn't.

"Umm,humm?"

"You said you'd stay.. For a while.."

"Do you really want me to? No don't answer.. Well do. but wait till were at the ship. You not hating me, and possibly wanting me to be around, it's a little much. If you don't mind?"

Did I sound cold? I didn't mean to sound cold! Was I thawing out? Did I care.. I have no goal! Dizziness setting in again. Shake it off. Just shake it off Ovashing.

"Oh yes, of course.." That is NOT remorse I hear NO, NO, NO!

Why is this happening to me?

We same out of the bay in silence. Around the bend.

The in-take of water then that occurred nearly drowned me... But had a FATHER, and he save my life.

"She's beautiful! No wonder you love her more then me!" The last bit was something I had not meant to say out loud.

"I don't?"

I wasn't really comprehending what was being said around me, I was staring.

"Uhmm?"

"I don't."

He said it a louder."

"Don't what, Jack?"

"I don't love her more then you."

I turned so quickly I could have made a whirlpool.

"Jack!"

"Ovashing! He kissed my forehead.