Chapter 64

Sally was the first one to stir. She opened her eyes into a feeling of joy like she had never known. Her lover slept quietly next to her. She snuggled to her and hugged her.

Jean awoke to the feeling of the most loving touch she had ever known. She didn’t know why, but Sally seemed different. The girl was brimming over with joy. Jean responded the best she could.

Afterwards she asked: “What brought that on?”

“I couldn’t even begin to tell you. Last night I experienced the most incredible experience of my life. If it was a dream, I don’t want to know it ... but it wasn’t a dream ... I know that.” Sally said, cryptically.

“Are you all there?” Jean asked.

“Not anymore. I’m in eight hearts ... nine, counting yours.” she replied.

“Darling, I think you’ve flipped. But if this morning was a result of that, then flip away to your hearts content...” Jean said, kissing her softly.

“At least you’ve got that right. My heart is content. More content than I’ve ever been ... Shower with me?” Sally asked.

“Love to.” Jean said.

The triplets awoke. Andrea still lay atop John. It was wonderful waking atop him. She reached out with her mind. Amy was awake, Alice still slumbered lightly. She let her sleep. Amy and her shared a look from across the bed. They each slipped silently out and made their way up to the guest bedroom to shower.

No words were needed as they soaped each other and squirmed together.

Theresa stirred alone, by the pool. She didn’t feel alone, that was just the condition she found herself in. She rolled to her feet and made her way to the bedroom. Finding Cindy and John snuggled together. She slid in beside them and snuggled to John’s other side.

John stirred. He couldn’t describe how he felt. He wondered if it all had been a dream ... but no, he knew it hadn’t been. His two original lovelies were snuggled to him. Theresa was awake, snuggled to his side, quiet, contemplative.

He leaned and softly kissed her on the forehead.

“Good morning.” she said, “I hope it wasn’t a dream.”

“No, it wasn’t.” he said.

Cindy stirred at his side and hugged him.

“You know, you’re spoiling us for other men.” she said.

“Spoiling? How about permanently spoiled!” Theresa chuckled.

“I had very little to do with last night.” John said.

“Oh ... I think you had a whole lot to do with last night. But I understand what you’re saying.” Cindy said.

“Did we all feel the same thing?” Theresa asked.

“Pretty much, I reckon.” John said.

“So you know about Kevin?” she asked.

“No ... apparently we didn’t all experience the same thing.” Cindy chuckled.

“Who’s Kevin?” John asked.

“Theresa’s new man ... to be.” Cindy chuckled.

“Have I met Kevin?” John asked.