Topic: Away we go!

Russell E Green

Date: 2006-12-11 09:15 EST
There had been a few problems and a lot of tension in the house lately. And in the surrounding guest houses as well. I had decided to move back into the main house. I was needed there. After consulting with the older Pi's and some prayer to the Gods, it was decided. We needed a vacation, a break from the doldrums of winter. Time for the first annual Pi vacation to the Hacienda in Miami.

Spirits seemed to have been lifted and everybody had been packing for a few days before the trip. Arguements, for the most part had stopped and you could even see a football game going on in the yard. There had even been a snowball fight. It lifted my heart to see the bros happy once again.

The morning broke and the sky was brilliant with the hues of a winter's sunrise. Streaks of violet, pinks and oranges lit up the morning horizon. I moved my bags down to the living room and being the loving brother I am, headed for the intercom. BUZZZZZ BUZZZZ BUZZZZZZZZ I just love this thing! "WAKE UP WAKE UP WAKE UP TIME TO GO!!!" I laughed into the intercom.

I took my bags out to the vans, waiting patiently in the driveway. I have to hand it to our staff, they think of everything. There were seventeen brothers and Evi going on this trip. Three vans, with enough storage for six bros bags in the back of each. Walking to the front van, I put my stuff in. The driver gave me a good morning and then I was back into the living room, waiting on the rest of the brothers to show up.

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Once the bros had filed out and the house was quiet once again he slowly closes the door behind him and locks it. Making his way out to the vans, he finds the only available seat left and waits for them to go.

Dirk Stevens

Date: 2006-12-11 09:33 EST
The buzzing was getting really old. The younger guys seemed to think it was so funny to play that game. He just threw one of his pillows across the room and growls. But then it's Russ' voice on the intercom. "Crap!" He mutters, rolling over and giving Cole a kiss to his shoulder. "Come on babe, it's time."

A quick shower, and he throws on a pair of sweats and socks, hiking boots. Grabbing up their bags he waits by the door for Cole. A smile on his face when Cole comes out of the bedroom. He could look at that auburn haired cutie all day.

They make their way up to the main house and he marches through the house and smacks Russ' hand from the intercom. "Knock it off, they're up!" He laughs and points to the flurry of activity up the stairs. "You've lost it man."

And out the front door he goes, tossing their bags into the second van. He jumps in and pats the seat beside him for Cole. His grin wide.

Julian Rios

Date: 2006-12-11 09:53 EST
He had been in the shower with his latest hottie when the buzzing commenced. "Oy baby, it's time to go." He gives her a kiss then turns off the water. Taking a towel, he wraps his waist and walks out into his bedroom.

It didn't take him long to throw on his chinos, socks, shoes, wife beater and red and blue flannel shirt. It took him twice that long and a bit of hair gel smooth out that unruly, thick black wavy hair of his. He did not want to go out looking like his favorite wrestling star, Carlito.

He gathers his bags from the door of his room. "Bye bye mommacita, don't be here when I get back." He grins at her and then leaves the room. He's quick down the steps and out to the waiting vans. He waves at Dirk and tosses his bags into an empty van and hops in.

Gage Reynolds

Date: 2006-12-11 10:15 EST
"Agh.." He covers his head with his pillow, too early to get up!
And the buzzing will not stop! Alright so he was getting payback for doing it to the other brothers before and now, he was learning his lesson.

"Going to have that thing taken out!" He yells though, nobody would hear him of course.
He rolls to one side of the bed, then to the other. "Fine, fine, fine I'm up!" He pushes off the bed, a scratch to his head as he heads over to the dresser.
A small glance to the mirror, night of the living dead..wow. Eyes puffy, hair a matted mess, he pretty much was just a mess.
He pulls out a black sweater and slips it over his head, jeans next, hair, whatever he did not care about that, let it be all over the place.
Next came the shoes, slip on and boom to the bathroom. Teeth brushed, and the usual ritual.
With a deep sigh he grabs his bags from the door and heads on down the hall to the living room. "Morning, morning." To all the brothers he did see as he went out the front door.
Bags put in the back of the first van and then he hops into the backseat, he was planning on sleeping on the way there.

Cole Hayes

Date: 2006-12-11 10:37 EST
Cole was in a peaceful dream. And suddenly there is buzzing and buzzing and buzzing. "Hmm?" His eyes slowly open and then a kiss to his shoulder?
He watches as Dirk rushes to the bathroom to take a shower and he just slides out of the bed, a big stretch and he was over to the bathroom. A peek in, little scratch to his bare tummy and he goes on over to the chair by the bed, where he had laid out the clothes for the day.
He pulls on his clothes and grabs the brush, it runs through the long auburn locks that have now made it down to the small of his back. Almost time for a haircut.

Dirk was out and passes him by, he just grins and watches him go. Soon Cole was out the door and right beside him as they go up the walk.
While Dirk was inside Cole was leaning on the van just taking in the cool fresh air. He is going to miss the winter smell, but Miami was going to be fun.

His olive greens light up when Dirk comes back out of the main house and he hops right in after him, sitting close he watches as all the other brothers come out of the house. It was all he could do to not be bouncing in the van, he was really excited to get this trip going.

Evi Langellasa

Date: 2006-12-11 12:08 EST
She pulls her little wagon of suitcases down to the stairs and looks down, pouting. How on earth was she going to get the bags down there? With a sigh, she picks up the first two and starts lugging them down. Five trips later and her stuff is at the base of the stairs. She's a girly girl and you never know what outfit she'll need or bikini to wear. If the guys didn't like it, too bad!

Hooking them back together she rolls the wagon train to the front door and looks for a driver. "Yooohooo!" she calls out with her sweetest of innocent little girl smiles. "Can you help out a girl, sweety?" She steps aside and the driver just shakes his head. "We're going to need a trailer." He laughs and starts moving her stuff out to the vans for her.

She spots Gage and grins. He was sitting all alone. They hadn't had a chance to talk in a while and she missed his company. Climbing into that first van she goes to the back and slides onto the seat beside him. "This seat taken?" She has to grin, he was so cute when he was messy!

Dougie Heuser

Date: 2006-12-11 14:03 EST
Not one to sleep overly much, he was in the swimming pool chilling out when the buzzing started. A slow grin crosses his face and he crawls out of the pool, wrapping himself in a towel. The water dripped from his shorts and pooled at his feet for just a moment before this energetic kid ran to his room. He had been looking forward to going with the older bros ever since they started talking about it. It was his first trip and he couldn't hold back the excitement of going.

It was quick, the trip to his room to get changed. A pair of ripped jeans, black concert tshirt and mismatched tennis shoes were his attire for the day. Hell, it was his entire wardrobe. And as he pulls the shirt over his head he checks his look in the mirror and frowns. No, that will never do. He takes a comb to his hair, smoothing out the stick straight brown mass. Then with short strokes he flips it up and with some gel, it sticks up. Spikes! He loved his new haircut!

The jewelry drawer of his locker was opened and he chose just a plain hoop for his ear and nose. Looking back into the mirror he grins.

Someone calls from the hallway and he comes out of his bathroom and picks up his bag. Just one, hell, who needed more than that? A pair of trunks, couple of pants and a few shirts, underwear and socks and he was set. He takes it out to the hallway and throws it down the stairs. "Watch out below!" He laughs and runs half way down the stairs and jumps the rest of the way. Taking his suitcase he walks out to the waiting vans and throws his suitcase into the back of the third van and crawls in.

Gage Reynolds

Date: 2006-12-11 15:59 EST
He was still looking around, most of the brothers were now coming out of the house.
A glance to the van behind him and he saw Cole and Dirk, a shake of his head and then his attention was on Evi outside the van, man she was bringing her whole wardrobe! He just has to chuckle this was after all Evi. Another shake of his head as he watches her slide on in next to him.
He musters up his best sleepy smile. "Nah, have a seat, I could use the company."
Even snuggles up to her and lays his head on her shoulder. "Wake me when we are there." He yawns and closes his eyes.

Jaden Linares

Date: 2006-12-11 16:08 EST
When the buzzing starts Jaden is already awake and sitting on the couch of his living room sipping a cup of coffee.
He winces at the horrible sound that has just invaded his house, I mean this was almost every day that someone was pushing that button.
And then Russ's voice. A deep sigh and he was up off the couch, cup is placed in the sink and he walks on over to the door.

Time to go.
He grabs his one bag, throws it over his shoulder and walks out his door, closes it gently behind himself.
"Bloody hell." Deep breath and up the walk.

"Coming, coming, Russ finger off the buzzer!" He yells into the house before he heads over to van two.
A nod to Dirk and Cole and he sits up in the front with the driver, he had a little phobia about not being able to see the road, this affliction could also be called, "backseat driver syndrome" but he was a ... well front seat driver.

Dirk Stevens

Date: 2006-12-11 16:47 EST
He lifts his hand from the top of the backseat and waves to Jaden. "Hey." He grins and then lays his hand back down. He took a lock of Cole's auburn hair between his fingers and gently rubs them together. It was going to be a very long trip. The rest of the bros had no clue what was going on and they didn't need to know. Especially that hot headed twin of Cole's, Joel.

With a sigh he reaches down between his feet and grabs up his back pack, pulling out a bottle of Sleep-Ez and a can of Sprite. He pops open the Sprite and downs a couple of the pills. He offers them to Cole.

It'll be easier to keep things quiet if he is asleep. Less temptation that way.

Evi Langellasa

Date: 2006-12-11 17:09 EST
She pushes him off of her and shakes her head. "Listen, if you're going to lean your heavy self on me, you're going to let me sit next to the window." Standing up in the van, she scoots past his knees and shimmeys her way between him and the wall.

Shimmeying just a little bit more, she turns to him and holds out her arms. "Come here baby. You look tired." And she smiles warmly.

Christian Stevens

Date: 2006-12-11 17:19 EST
Already packed, his bags were in the last van. He came running out, and he rushes by each of the vans and smacks on them.
"Hey!!" He yells at all of them that were in the vans, and when he spots his brother he gets right up on the window.
"Ew if it isn't Dirk the jerk!" He smacks the window again laughing. "Hey Cole!, Jaden!" He waves to the other brothers then runs for the last van, you know just in case a huge jerk chased after him. So he was a little full of energy today, sue him! This was his first trip to Miami and he was going to make the most of it.
He scoots on inside and takes a seat in the back. Soon he is jabbering with Doug about this and that.

Dirk Stevens

Date: 2006-12-11 17:28 EST
He jumps and spills the Sprite on himself when his little brother pounds on the window and screams at him. "Punk, I'm gonna kick yer ass!" He yells through the glass. But of course he's grinning. Nothing can spoil his good mood today.

Nothing.

Gage Reynolds

Date: 2006-12-11 17:32 EST
His head is jostled back up. "What the hell?" A groan as she moves in front of him and to the window. "Ugh.. fine." And he scoots on over.
He was tired dammit.
Then Chris was out and banging the vans! He just watches him run back to the last van then his attention was back to Evi.
"Yeah, I'm tired." He grins and leans over on her, his head on her shoulder. She sure did smell good.
He takes in a good whiff and then closes his eyes again, wrapping his arms around her tiny waist. Yeah he could handle this alright.

Cole Hayes

Date: 2006-12-11 17:53 EST
A huge wave to Jaden as he gets in the van. And he saw Chris coming, he was already laughing when Chris was banging on Dirk's window.
He gave a big grin to the little brother and then watches him run off.
A frown at Dirk popping sleeping pills though. Course he figures what Dirk is up to and with a little sigh he takes the pill and what Sprite is left over and the pills are in his mouth and down his throat.
He lays his head back on the seat and closes his eyes. Hope those pills get to working. He opens one eye and looks over at Dirk and gives him one more big smile before he closes his eyes again.

Xander Tarrant

Date: 2006-12-11 18:04 EST
Xander took a step out, the cell phone to his ear. He spies Gage in the first van, was he on Evi? These guys never would make up their minds, he knew all about Evi and Gage.
A slow step down the walk to the van, he continues to speak to the loud obnoxious man on the otherside of the phone, in other words, Gage's agent.
Nobody said this job was going to be easy but dealing with Gage's agent was hell.
Gage even gave him the OK to fire him if need be and he was soon wondering if he shouldn't do just that.
Climbing into the front seat of the first van he keeps the phone close to his ear.
"Mmhmm.".. Every now and then.

Joel Hayes

Date: 2006-12-11 18:37 EST
Out of his room and down the steps, he came strolling. Sunglasses on, bag in his hand and a smoke between his lips.
He pulls the glasses down for a moment to see his brother sitting down in the second van. "Hm." He pushes them back up. Cig falls to the ground and is snuffed. He wanted to talk to his brother, hell he hasn't seen him in days, but with Dirk and Jaden right there he thinks better of it for now.
He strolls on down again, bag thrown in the back of the van and now he was up inside passing Dirk and Cole.
A slump down in the seat behind them. Not saying a word.
Grabbing the PSP from his bag he goes off to game land.

Dirk Stevens

Date: 2006-12-11 19:54 EST
The pills were already starting to kick in and he leans his head back between the wall of the van and the back of the seat. His eyes just start to close when Joel gets on the van and slides into the seat behind him.

"Hey Joel." He says sleepily, even with a yawn. He has his hand on the seat back still and he even gives a wave.

Seth Kruse

Date: 2006-12-12 10:07 EST
A hop out of the bed, he leans over and kisses Liv up and down her back a little playful growl in her ear. "Just you wait till we get to Miami girl."
"But baby right now we gotta get." He had to leave her otherwise he would be right back in that bed, he goes on over to the closet and pulls out his clothes, hers as well, he places them on the bed next to her. Once his were on he was in the bathroom brushing his teeth.
He finishes up and goes into the bedroom, jacket on, bags in hand.
"I'll be out there baby." He yells into the room then goes down the hall to the front door and walks on out.
Into the first van. A smile to Gage, Evi and Xan.

Olivia D Margolis

Date: 2006-12-12 10:29 EST
Her back arches as those kisses go down her back and she emits a soft giggle. "mmm I can't wait." She purrs. A little pout, she didn't want to get out of bed.

She gets out of the bed and walks to the bathroom behind him. Holding him close for a minute she kisses his shoulder then ducks under his arm and grins up at him as he's brushing his teeth. "Don't turn on the water babe. I'm going to be in the shower." Another giggle and she pulls away from him and heads to the shower. Pulling her babydoll nighty off, tossing it into the dirty clothes. She steps in and when he leaves the room, she's still in there.

About a half hour later, she emerges, her hair in a towel. She slides into the clothes he's picked out. Pulling her wet hair into a ponytail, she touches it with a bit of jel and lets it fall down her back. "Good enough."

Not one to wear fancy nails or even make up she grins at her reflection in the mirror before she steps out into the hallway. A good morning to the bros coming and going, then down the stairs and outside to the van. She waves to Gage, Evi and Xander before sliding into Seth's lap. "Ready when you are baby." A happy smile and she kisses his lips softly.

Hayden Miller

Date: 2006-12-12 10:40 EST
He was downstairs in the kitchen, Cook was handing him a smoothie just as the buzzing commenced. "That dude is going to bust out eardrums dude!" He yells hoping Russ would hear him. He gives Cook a grin and takes the coconut smoothie. "Thanks man."

He wraps his arms around his girl, careful to not spill the smoothie on her.
"Mmm, you sure are looking good this morning." He nuzzles her neck then brings the smoothie to his lips and has a sip.
"Going to miss ya Cook." He grins up to the old man who shakes his head and laughs, going about his business.
"Come on you." He grins down to Christine.
He reaches for her hand. "We better go get in there." And he spots the rest of the guys coming down the stairs. A wave to them with the hand that still held the smoothie.

Christine Rogers

Date: 2006-12-12 11:11 EST
Standing beside Hayden, she covers her ears as that buzzing commences. "You know, that's one thing I will not miss." She laughs and gets pulled into a hug. "You're not so bad yourself, big guy." She goes on tip toe and gives him a kiss then wipes the lipstick from his mouth. Leaning to the side she takes a quick sip of that coconut smoothie. "mm good stuff." She grins up at him playfully.

Her hand slides down his back as he reaches for her hand and she walks with him. "I had Julian bring our bags down already baby. Let's go."

Jason Moore

Date: 2006-12-12 12:38 EST
Smoke between his lips Jason was out taking a walk when all the commotion started.
He knew it was trip time and his bags were already in the last van, and he is soon to the clearing.
A tap of his cig as blue eyes gaze across to the vans, all of the brothers were just about there it seemed, the vans were getting full.
Another slow drag, deep inhale and slow exhale, not smoking for the whole trip was going to kill him.
He flicks the butt away and goes on to the last van and climbs inside. Chris and Doug already in discussion he just sits back and listens, though icy blues look out the window.

Nolan Jensen

Date: 2006-12-12 12:46 EST
Slowly with a yawn he comes out of the house, it was way too early and way too bright to be awake. He puts his hand over his eyes and looks out to the vans. Already almost full, looks like he was just about the last one.
He drags his feet and goes on to the second van.
"Hey Joel." As he sits back with him, grabs up the earphones to his iPod and plugs them in his ears.
Small nod to the other brothers. His eyes close and tilts back on the seat, feet prop up by the arm of Cole's seat he rests easy.
Long trips suck.

Colin Masters

Date: 2006-12-12 13:03 EST
In the kitchen is where Colin is, watching as Den and Chrissie made there way out. "Guess my turn." He grins up at Cook.
He pushes off the bar and walks past Russ. "I think I am it, other then Nate and Trev." And like on cue there was Nate coming down the stairs with Trevor not too far behind.
"Looks that is it." He pats Russ on the back and goes out the door, and into the first van.
He squeezes by the couples it seemed and settles himself in the back.
"Guys, ladies." A grin and nod to everyone in the van.

Trevor V Ashford

Date: 2006-12-12 13:16 EST
He came dashing out of the house, they better not leave without him!
A laugh as he was what seemed to be the last brother to get out.
He smacks Nate on the shoulder as he passes him, giving all the other brothers in the vans waves as he went down to the last van.
He hops right on in.

"Bros." He nods to each of them as he plops down on the seat, going right into conversation with Doug and Chris, even a nudge to Jason.

Nathan Cohen

Date: 2006-12-12 13:25 EST
Down the stairs the big lug was yawning up a storm. "Ugh, man." As he hobbles down the steps.
And then out of nowhere he was smacked. He turns to see Trev run by and he laughs.
"Yeah I'll get you back for that." He says after him. A look at the vans, wow full.
He goes on to the third van and hops into the front seat.

Dirk Stevens

Date: 2006-12-12 13:30 EST
He lifts his head and takes a look into the now very crowded van. He takes a head count, then looks to the other two vans. Seventeen bros and their ladies and Evi. Looks like they had it all. He gives the driver a nudge and thumbs up. Laying his tired head back against the wall of the van, he scoots down in the seat as far as he can.

He puts an arm around the already sleeping Cole, pulling him against his side. Yea, so his neck won't get a kink, right? As the vans pull off, he goes into a deep sleep.

Dirk Stevens

Date: 2006-12-13 10:00 EST
The ride had been long and uneventful. Fortunately for him he slept through most of it. The bros in the van were all talkative at first, but one by one the conversations died down. Soon enough, they were all asleep.

But now they were there and the vans were being unloaded, the bros running through the house hollering and claiming the different bedrooms. Each one more plush and luxurious than the last. The one Dirk chose was near the center of the house, not far from the pool/spa/sauna area.

He unpacked his bags with care. The suit hung up in the closet and clothes put away. He changes into a pair of shorts, sneakers and a t-shirt. Nabbing up his football he heads out into the hall and tosses it to Nathan. "Let's get a game going!"

Nathan Cohen

Date: 2006-12-13 10:12 EST
He catches the football with ease. "OK, someone call the teams!"
As he looks around the room, most of the brothers were still walking around and putting their things away.
Pulling his shirt off he takes the football and tosses it in the air as he walks on out the door, once the brothers picked what teams they would be on he would be out there waiting for them.
For now he would check out all the hotties on the beach.

Gage Reynolds

Date: 2006-12-13 11:52 EST
After the long drive, and finally waking up when they pulled into the compound, Gage made quick of going to his room and settling in.
He really didn't care about joining in the festivities, hell if he could just get away from them all then that would be great. And he was seriously believing being here at all was a mistake on his part, he should of just stayed home, and he might just go back early if he could sneak out without being seen.

He was just out of his room when Dirk mentions playing a game, yeah, right.
Gage just shakes his head and goes past them. "Count me out." He says over his shoulder as he heads to the kitchen, grabbing Evi on the way there and taking her right with him.

Evi Langellasa

Date: 2006-12-13 12:08 EST
She had just pulled her little train of luggage into her room when she was snatched up by Gage and whisked away. "What's the hurry?" She grins and walks with him. "Did you see the mall we passed by? The girls and I are going shopping later. You want me to pick up something for you?"

She was excited to be here and her grin said it all.

Dirk Stevens

Date: 2006-12-13 12:23 EST
He noticed the look and frowns. "That's ok, you suck anyway." And then that grin is back and he runs out onto the beach to play.

Soon more of the bros were outside and they were playing a game. Girls in bikinis everywhere! Yea, he had to flash that dimple and flirt his happy little ass off. That's what Dirk does! It was expected, his bros would think something wrong if he didn't. And he definitely didn't want to bring any attention to his feelings for Cole. So, his cheeks will be hurting by the time he goes to bed.

Cole Hayes

Date: 2006-12-13 13:29 EST
Bags put up, clothes thrown all over the floor of his bedroom, Cole comes out of his room in nothing but the dark green swim trunks, long hair pulled back in a ponytail.

A grin for the other brothers as he emerges, he wasn't up for a football game, he was more for swimming.
But when Gage walks by and says he wouldn't be joining into the football game and even takes Evi with him into the other room, that causes a frown. Olive greens peer over at Dirk, so he was frowning as well. A roll of his eyes and a shrug from his shoulders he gets ready to head out to the beach.

Joel Hayes

Date: 2006-12-13 13:35 EST
Gray eyes watch between his twin, Dirk and Gage. A tight pursing of his lips as he sits on the couch. Just as his brother goes for the door he was right behind him. He hadn't seen his twin in days and he was ready to find out what the hell had been going on. Something was up, and Joel wanted to get down to the bottom of it.

"Co, you and me need to talk." He walks with his brother outside and soon he and Cole are out on the beach, talking.

Dirk Stevens

Date: 2006-12-13 14:22 EST
He waves to Cole and Joel and that trademark grin was in place. He wonders what they're talking about, and he'd ask Cole later. He looked too long, and got hit upside the head with the football. "Hey!" he laughs and runs back to the game.

He keeps on playing, glancing to the twins from time to time.

Russell E Green

Date: 2006-12-13 14:34 EST
He found the darkest room he could find and started putting his stuff away. Meticulous with each and every book in it's place. His clothes, the same care given. He pulls out his candles and lights them one by one. He smiles and walks to his bed. His favorite fleece blanket laying on the bed already.

Things were fine, out into the hall he went, time to find the bar.

Christian Stevens

Date: 2006-12-13 15:54 EST
He waves to Cole and Joel and that trademark grin was in place. He wonders what they're talking about, and he'd ask Cole later. He looked too long, and got hit upside the head with the football. "Hey!" he laughs and runs back to the game.

He keeps on playing, glancing to the twins from time to time.


At the other end of that tossed football was Chris, his arms up in the air.
"What the hell are you doing man?!"
His arms fall back to his sides. "Are you blind and stupid or just stupid! You think you could actually pay attention?" He laughs.

Dirk Stevens

Date: 2006-12-13 16:01 EST
At the other end of that tossed football was Chris, his arms up in the air. "What the hell are you doing man?!" His arms fall back to his sides. "Are you blind and stupid or just stupid! You think you could actually pay attention?" He laughs.

He grins toward his little brother. "I'll show ya paying attention..."

Next time the ball is hiked, he takes off after his brother in a full sprint. "Gonna get you now!"

Christian Stevens

Date: 2006-12-13 16:07 EST


He grins toward his little brother. "I'll show ya paying attention..."

Next time the ball is hiked, he takes off after his brother in a full sprint. "Gonna get you now!"

Chris's eyes get wide and he runs for it. Running over girls laying out in the sun, and bumping into their boyfriends! "Sorry!" As he continues to run, he wasn't staying around, the game can go on without him.
With a smirk he rounds around the house, seems he lost his brother and sits down in one of the beach chairs, catching his breath.

Dirk Stevens

Date: 2006-12-13 16:13 EST
Chris's eyes get wide and he runs for it. Running over girls laying out in the sun, and bumping into their boyfriends! "Sorry!" As he continues to run, he wasn't staying around, the game can go on without him.
With a smirk he rounds around the house, seems he lost his brother and sits down in one of the beach chairs, catching his breath.

Dirk had diverted into a hallway and popped out on the other side of the beach chairs. Let his brother think he lost him. He grins wickedly and spots some beach toys a kid had left laying in the sand. Whoever it was wasn't going to miss that bucket for very long, would they?

He picks it up and fills it with water from the outdoor shower. Sneaking around the corner of the house, he tosses the water onto Chris with a laugh. "Gotcha!"

Christian Stevens

Date: 2006-12-13 16:23 EST
Dirk had diverted into a hallway and popped out on the other side of the beach chairs. Let his brother think he lost him. He grins wickedly and spots some beach toys a kid had left laying in the sand. Whoever it was wasn't going to miss that bucket for very long, would they?

He picks it up and fills it with water from the outdoor shower. Sneaking around the corner of the house, he tosses the water onto Chris with a laugh. "Gotcha!"


He sat there in that chair like he was a king, he lost his brother! He was faster then his brother, his brother ate his dust. "Pfft, loser." He mutters, nothing was going to down this, he was grinning like a fool when suddenly ice cold water is dumped over his head.
And he lets out a yell. "You suck!" As he jumps up out of that beach chair like he was getting ready to take off flying.
And he darts in the house yelling all the way there about his brother was a JERK!

Dirk Stevens

Date: 2006-12-13 16:27 EST
He sat there in that chair like he was a king, he lost his brother! He was faster then his brother, his brother ate his dust. "Pfft, loser." He mutters, nothing was going to down this, he was grinning like a fool when suddenly ice cold water is dumped over his head.
And he lets out a yell. "You suck!" As he jumps up out of that beach chair like he was getting ready to take off flying.
And he darts in the house yelling all the way there about his brother was a JERK!

He had to laugh and take off after his brother once more. What he was yelling was not news to anybody there and he has a hard time catching up because he is laughing his fool head off. But catch him he does and he puts Chris into a headlock. "You're getting fast, man!"

He releases Chris and walks over to a bench and plops down onto it, panting. "Have a seat. Need to talk to ya a bit."

Christian Stevens

Date: 2006-12-13 16:34 EST


He had to laugh and take off after his brother once more. What he was yelling was not news to anybody there and he has a hard time catching up because he is laughing his fool head off. But catch him he does and he puts Chris into a headlock. "You're getting fast, man!"

He releases Chris and walks over to a bench and plops down onto it, panting. "Have a seat. Need to talk to ya a bit."


"Dude!" As he is put into a headlock, he bats at Dirk's face though not reaching of course. Once he is let go he straightens his t-shirt and shakes his head at Dirk. "That wasn't funny bro." As he sits down next to him. "What is it?" Dirk never said that he needed to really talk unless it was something bad, or important. "And if it is about your truck, I uh.. didn't do it."

Dirk Stevens

Date: 2006-12-13 16:39 EST
"Dude!" As he is put into a headlock, he bats at Dirk's face though not reaching of course. Once he is let go he straightens his t-shirt and shakes his head at Dirk. "That wasn't funny bro." As he sits down next to him. "What is it?" Dirk never said that he needed to really talk unless it was something bad, or important.

He looks over at his younger brother and sighs. Used to be his little brother. Not so little anymore. Another year and he'll be as tall, if not taller than Dirk. He has to grin. Believe it or not, he's proud of his brother.

"Dude, I just wanted to apologize for how I acted in the Red Dragon that night. I was just trying to look out for you." Hazel browns look to the ground, then back up to Chris. "When Mom and Dad told me to look out for you, I took them seriously. And that girl that your friend was hooking up with..." He shakes his head. "I've seen her around and she's bad news." He pats Chris on the knee. "You just be careful, alright?"

Christian Stevens

Date: 2006-12-13 16:55 EST

He looks over at his younger brother and sighs. Used to be his little brother. Not so little anymore. Another year and he'll be as tall, if not taller than Dirk. He has to grin. Believe it or not, he's proud of his brother.

"Dude, I just wanted to apologize for how I acted in the Red Dragon that night. I was just trying to look out for you." Hazel browns look to the ground, then back up to Chris. "When Mom and Dad told me to look out for you, I took them seriously. And that girl that your friend was hooking up with..." He shakes his head. "I've seen her around and she's bad news." He pats Chris on the knee. "You just be careful, alright?"


A shake of his head, his hair was all wet still, and drops kept falling onto his back and annoying him, but his brother had most of his attention.
He nods throughout what Dirk has to say. "I'll watch out, don't worry about me, I'm not a kid anymore." He grins, thumping his brother on the ear and then he was off the bench. "I'll catch ya later, I'm going to go get some grub."

Dirk Stevens

Date: 2006-12-13 16:57 EST
A shake of his head, his hair was all wet still, and drops kept falling onto his back and annoying him, but his brother had most of his attention.
He nods throughout what Dirk has to say. "I'll watch out, don't worry about me, I'm not a kid anymore." He grins, thumping his brother on the ear and then he was off the bench. "I'll catch ya later, I'm going to go get some grub."

He jerks his head away and grins. His brother was a lot like him and he couldn't help but grin. "Hey, watch the carbs, you're getting fat!" He laughs and rises from the bench.

The thought of grub was good, but he didn't want to go into the kitchen and meet up with Gage and Evi. He was having a good time and the thought of another confrontation was just too much.

But then his stomach rumbles. Stupid stomach. Always interfering. He scratches it and trots to catch up with Chris. "Hey, wait!"

Gage Reynolds

Date: 2006-12-13 17:09 EST
Sitting at the bar he was smiling and nodding, I mean how could this girl be talking about all these shades of nail polish and not get bored herself.
"Uh, Yeah I like red." He was dying here, I mean he loved this girl to death sometimes he couldn't imagine life without her but man she could yap that trap of hers.
So when Chris came through the door he was very happy to see him. "Hey little bro." Course then he saw Dirk right behind him and he clenches his jaw.
"Dirk." Maybe he would get lucky and Dirk wouldn't stay long, or if he needed to he could get Evi talking to Dirk so he could make an escape.

Evi Langellasa

Date: 2006-12-13 17:18 EST
Sitting at the bar he was smiling and nodding, I mean how could this girl be talking about all these shades of nail polish and not get bored herself.
"Uh, Yeah I like red." He was dying here, I mean he loved this girl to death sometimes he couldn't imagine life without her but man she could yap that trap of hers.
So when Chris came through the door he was very happy to see him. "Hey little bro." Course then he saw Dirk right behind him and he clenches his jaw.
"Dirk." Maybe he would get lucky and Dirk wouldn't stay long, or if he needed to he could get Evi talking to Dirk so he could make an escape.

She had been chit chatting, pina colada in her hand. Gage had become such a good listener lately and she was telling him all about her latest pedicure. "Oh, and Sammie and Chrissie and I are going to get a cellophane wrap...." Her voice trails off as Gage greets somebody else. She turns and looks. Chris was a cute kid and she smiles with a wave. "Hey Chris. Aren't you cute with that wet hair look!"

Then she spots Dirk and looks to Gage. She'd seen fights between them before. Sliding off of her stool, she makes her way towards the door, giving Dirk a wide berth. "I.. uh.. that is.. Sammie's calling!" And she disappears.

Dirk Stevens

Date: 2006-12-13 17:21 EST
Sitting at the bar he was smiling and nodding, I mean how could this girl be talking about all these shades of nail polish and not get bored herself.
"Uh, Yeah I like red." He was dying here, I mean he loved this girl to death sometimes he couldn't imagine life without her but man she could yap that trap of hers.
So when Chris came through the door he was very happy to see him. "Hey little bro." Course then he saw Dirk right behind him and he clenches his jaw.
"Dirk." Maybe he would get lucky and Dirk wouldn't stay long, or if he needed to he could get Evi talking to Dirk so he could make an escape.

He smiles to Evi, even gives her a pat to the rear as she scooted out the door. He never took his eyes off of Gage when he does so. Even a smirk and a raised brow, as if to say, "what you going to do about it?"

"Asshole." He nods to Gage and walks over to grab a burger.

Christian Stevens

Date: 2006-12-13 17:25 EST
A smile for Gage, even a little wink at Evi. But even Chris could feel the tension when Dirk came in right behind him. And the look on Gage's face.
So he just follows Evi out, and Dirk smacks Evi's butt?
He wasn't staying for this, no way, so out the door he went, he could eat at the stands on the beach.

Gage Reynolds

Date: 2006-12-13 17:29 EST
So Evi and Chris leave, beautiful, brown eyes to the door where they went out and then back to Dirk. And the tap to Evi's ass was very noted in his brain, you will pay for that.
He glares at him, his hands held at his sides in fists, think calm thoughts.. Weren't the pills suppose to be kicking in by now. They weren't doing a damn thing for him and he knew it, just once again think calm thoughts or hope that he just gets his damn food and walks out.
"Well how are you?" Casual conversation, that couldn't go wrong. Right?

Dirk Stevens

Date: 2006-12-13 17:32 EST
So Evi and Chris leaves, beautiful, brown eyes to the door where they went out and then back to Dirk. And the tap to Evi's ass was very noted in his brain, you will pay for that.
He glares at him, his hands held at his sides in fists, think calm thoughts.. Weren't the pills suppose to be kicking in by now. They weren't doing a damn thing for him and he knew it, just one again think calm thoughts or hope that he just gets his damn food and walks out.
"Well how are you?" Casual conversation, that couldn't go wrong. Right?

A blond brow raised as he turns slowly, burger in his hand. He couldn't have been talking to Dirk. He looks around the room, only him there now. "Hungry." Yea, he can do the polite conversation thing too, right?

Suddenly, he's not very hungry anymore and he tosses the unfinished burger into the trash. He wanted nothing more than to wipe that perky little nose off of Gage's face. "And you?"

Gage Reynolds

Date: 2006-12-13 17:37 EST

A blond brow raised as he turns slowly, burger in his hand. He couldn't have been talking to Dirk. He looks around the room, only him there now. "Hungry." Yea, he can do the polite conversation thing too, right?

Suddenly, he's not very hungry anymore and he tosses the unfinished burger into the trash. He wanted nothing more than to wipe that perky little nose off of Gage's face. "And you?"


He watches Dirk's every move, oh he was ready.
"I'm just great, liking the trip so far?" He said through his teeth, those fists clenching even tighter, all he needs is just once little reason to jump off the barstool and knock the hell out of Dirk.
Even musters up a smile for him, a sadistic smile maybe but a smile nonetheless.

Dirk Stevens

Date: 2006-12-13 17:42 EST
He watches Dirk's every move, oh he was ready.
"I'm just great, liking the trip so far?" He said through his teeth, those fists clenching even tighter, all he needs is just once little reason to jump off the barstool and knock the hell out of Dirk.
Even musters up a smile for him, a sadistic smile maybe but a smile nonetheless.

Hazels don't leave Gage for a second. He knows about that sneak attack and wouldn't give him the opportunity. "Was great til a few minutes ago. The company got suddenly..." He lifts his eyes skyward, then back to Gage. "Ugly."

Gage Reynolds

Date: 2006-12-13 17:46 EST
Now that makes him laugh. "So sorry I don't live up to your, standards." He grins.
His fists kept at his sides, he wouldn't sneak attack, he would see him right on cause he wanted Dirk to see his fist as it hit that smirk right off his face.
An eyebrow rose, you better believe he kept his eyes on Dirk, Dirk was the one who would use a sneak attack.

Dirk Stevens

Date: 2006-12-13 17:50 EST
Now that makes him laugh. "So sorry I don't live up to your, standards." He grins.
His fists kept at his sides, he wouldn't sneak attack, he would see him right on cause he wanted Dirk to see his fist as it hit that smirk right off his face.
An eyebrow rose, you better believe he kept his eyes on Dirk, Dirk was the one who would use a sneak attack.

He pushes away from the counter. He'd had enough. "Yea, that's right, you're sorry and way below my standards." He shakes his head and walks by Gage. As he passes him, Dirk reaches up and thumps Gage's ear as hard as he can.

Gage Reynolds

Date: 2006-12-13 17:57 EST
He kept it civil and now he was thumped on the ear, not one of those funny ha ha little thumps it was one of those hellacious come kick my ass thumps. Up off that barstool in a flash he smacks the back of Dirk's head, not as hard as he could but enough.
"You are asking for it." As he stands behind Dirk, hands once again in tight fists.

Dirk Stevens

Date: 2006-12-13 18:03 EST
He kept it civil and now he was thumped on the ear, not one of those funny ha ha little thumps it was one of those hellacious come kick my ass thumps. Up off that barstool in a flash he smacks the back of Dirk's head, not as hard as he could but enough.
"You are asking for it." As he stands behind Dirk, hands once again in tight fists.

He had almost made it to the door when that smack to the back of the head came. "Of course, you can't do anything to somebody's face. You got to sneak up and stab them in the back. So you."

He turns and his grin is wicked and his eyes had darkened and were glittering. "Whenever you're feeling froggy, buddy." He curls his hands into fists.

Gage Reynolds

Date: 2006-12-13 18:08 EST
"And that thump to my ear was in my face? You did it when I turned my head!" He reaches up and rubs his ear, it still hurt!
"When I am feeling froggy? What the hell are you talking about man?" He rolls his eyes. "Froggy." He scoffs.
"Why don't we get Cole in here, I'm sure he could help sort this out, I think he needs to know what a low life you really are." And this was of course whispered, just because Gage knew doesn't mean the rest of the house needs to.

Dirk Stevens

Date: 2006-12-13 18:17 EST
"And that thump to my ear was in my face? You did it when I turned my head!" He reaches up and rubs his ear, it still hurt!
"When I am feeling froggy? What the hell are you talking about man?" He rolls his eyes. "Froggy." He scoffs.
"Why don't we get Cole in here, I'm sure he could help sort this out, I think he needs to know what a low life you really are." And this was of course whispered, just because Gage knew doesn't mean the rest of the house needs to.

He takes a step forward, nose to nose with Gage now. And you bet there's a smirk on that face of his. "Jealous much?" And he doesn't move. Not even a tick to an eyelid. He knew that Gage wasn't going to take much more and he was itching for a good fist fight. It'd been a while since he had used his fists...

Gage Reynolds

Date: 2006-12-13 18:22 EST
Nose to nose huh. "Go for it, just take a swing. Make you all better, what are you waiting for? But also let me tell Cole how you were so willing to work it out with someone other then him." Now a smirk on his own lips. "What do you think?" He brings his arms up and crosses them over his chest, that smirk growing with each minute. "He'll never look at you again, I make that my promise."

"To you."

Dirk Stevens

Date: 2006-12-13 18:27 EST
Nose to nose huh. "Go for it, just take a swing. Make you all better, what are you waiting for? But also let me tell Cole how you were so willing to work it out with someone other then him." Now a smirk on his own lips. "What do you think?" He brings his arms up and crosses them over his chest, that smirk growing with each minute. "He'll never look at you again, I make that my promise."

"To you."

That did it. He takes a few steps back and then turns around. "You ain't worth it, dickhead. After the shit you pulled, he'll never believe a word you say." He takes a step or two towards the door.

Now come on folks. This is Dirk. Mr. Hothead himself. Of course, he whirls around, as expected and that right cross goes sailing for Gage's pretty little nose.

Gage Reynolds

Date: 2006-12-13 18:31 EST
And of course Gage didn't see it coming, not until it well, hit him in the face.
He staggers back but laughs.
"What is the matter Dirk, afraid of Cole and everyone else knowing the real you!" He laughs even more.
"Just you wait until he gets in here.." And he pushes by Dirk to the intercom, yeah it was here too. "Someone send Cole, I need to talk to him." He looks back over at Dirk, more then satisfied with himself. Course his nose is bleeding but that was a small price to pay for the look on Dirk's face.

Dirk Stevens

Date: 2006-12-13 18:37 EST
And of course Gage didn't see it coming, not until it well, hit him in the face.
He staggers back but laughs.
"What is the matter Dirk, afraid of Cole and everyone else knowing the real you!" He laughs even more.
"Just you wait until he gets in here.." And he pushes by Dirk to the intercom, yeah it was here too. "Someone send Cole, I need to talk to him." He looks back over at Dirk, more then satisfied with himself. Course his nose is bleeding but that was a small price to pay for the look on Dirk's face.

Folllowed by the right was a left hook and then he was just wailing on Gage. Jumping back only when he nearly trips on a stool.

"Go ahead and tell him." Man that felt good to hit that son of a bitch. And to watch his nose bleed. Hells yea. "Not like he doesn't already know. You think I lied to him?"

A turn, he waits at the door for his Cole to come through the door. He looks over his shoulder just once. "And I think you're the one hiding more than I am."

"Gage."

Cole Hayes

Date: 2006-12-13 18:54 EST
Still talking with Joel, Cole looks up when he hears someone call his name. Was that Gage? He walks past his brother and on to the house. He was happy he and Joel got a few things cleared up, and Joel seemed more relaxed in the fact that Cole wasn't avoiding him on purpose just hanging out with Dirk more was all.
He asks around where Gage is and it turns out he is with Dirk in the kitchen, that right there was a red flag. Something was wrong and he quickly runs to the kitchen, but stops right at the doorway.

"What is going on?" He sees Dirk in the doorway and just past him on the floor is Gage.

Gage Reynolds

Date: 2006-12-13 19:49 EST
Gage was on the floor alright but not for long, his arm around his chest, holding tight. Yeah his lip was busted, nose too but he wouldn't let them look at him like this and he sure as hell wasn't going to let the other brothers see him.
He quickly pushes past Dirk and Cole. "Get out of my way." And he was out the door to his bedroom.

Dirk Stevens

Date: 2006-12-13 20:02 EST
He takes a step back and allows Gage to pass. Why not? He'd gotten his licks in. But he wouldn't give up that easily. He grabs Cole's shoulder and turns him towards the door and guides him out. "He has something he wants to tell you. Something I already told you, but let him have his say."

He releases Cole as they enter the hall and they walk side by side, keeping Gage in their site. His hands were throbbing now and the breeze had cooled the sweat on his back. Gooseflesh rippled across his skin.

Seth Kruse

Date: 2006-12-14 10:16 EST
Laying back on the large beach towel, he rests his arms under his head and just takes in the rays.
After the football game and doing a good job of at least trying to block Nate, he feels like taking it easy and just watching as the rest of the brothers go about.
This was the life, a warm day, the beach, hanging out with the brothers and his girl here too. This was the life alright.
He lifts his head up from his arms, looks left and right. Where was his girl anyway. Course he kept it very hushed what he was planning, though it seemed all the brothers had the idea, he just hopes Liv will be surprised.

Olivia D Margolis

Date: 2006-12-14 10:45 EST
Laying back on the large beach towel, he rests his arms under his head and just takes in the rays.
After the football game and doing a good job of at least trying to block Nate, he feels like taking it easy and just watching as the rest of the brothers go about.
This was the life, a warm day, the beach, hanging out with the brothers and his girl here too. This was the life alright.
He lifts his head up from his arms, looks left and right. Where was his girl anyway. Course he kept it very hushed what he was planning, though it seemed all the brothers had the idea, he just hopes Liv will be surprised.

She had unpacked her things and was feeling a bit hungry when they got to the compound. Overwhelmed by the beauty of the beach and the magnificence of the house, she sits and takes it all in for a while. How beautiful was this place? And Seth, well, she was so madly in love with him they could have been in a hovel and it would still be as beautiful. She wrinkles her nose. Well, maybe not, but she was glad he brought her along on this trip. They snuggled the entire way down and she even fell asleep on his shoulder. Waking up to those green eyes always took her breath away.

Anyway, she was hungry so she had went to the kitchen and told the cook there what she wanted. They were so friendly here! She takes the picnic basket with a smile and a thank you. Out to the beach she went, dressed in a pair of shorts, flip flops and her bikini top. Soon she finds Seth and she sinks down onto the beach blanket. "Hey there, you hungry, handsome?" And that smile and her eyes shone of the depth of love for Seth.

Seth Kruse

Date: 2006-12-14 11:48 EST
A hand to cover over his eyes as he looks up at her. "Well hello there." A grin already on his lips.
He watches as sits down next to him, and soon he grabs her up and lays a couple of good kisses on her neck. Did someone just say get a room?
"You read my mind pumpkin."
He keeps her held close. "You know, I'm glad you came." He kisses her lips and then sits up, letting her sit down next to him though he keeps one of her hands held in his.
Green eyes lay on that basket. "So, what did ya bring?"

Olivia D Margolis

Date: 2006-12-14 12:08 EST
A hand to cover over his eyes as he looks up at her. "Well hello there." A grin already on his lips.
He watches as sits down next to him, and soon he grabs her up and lays a couple of good kisses on her neck. Did someone just say get a room?
"You read my mind pumpkin."
He keeps her held close. "You know, I'm glad you came." He kisses her lips and then sits up, letting her sit down next to him though he keeps one of her hands held in his.
Green eyes lay on that basket. "So, what did ya bring?"

She giggles as he grabs her up and kisses her neck. Someone may have shouted to get a room, but she didn't care. She was in his arms again and that was her favorite place to be. "Read your mind? You're always hungry!" She laughs and then is kissed. She sighs softly into that kiss and pouts slightly when it's broken.

Sitting beside him she squeezes his hand and then releases it. "Oh, just some stuff." She grins and opens up the picnic basket. Pulling out a couple of burgers, napkins and some packets of ketchup and mustard. Next are a couple of soft drinks. Lastly she pulls out a big bag of bbq potato chips. She hands him a burger, then a second. Grabbing up one for herself, she hands him a cola and opens one for herself.

She sits back and takes a bite of her burger. Her eyes never once leaving the most handsome man on the beach. And that's saying something with this group of men! "Did I do good?" She grins while she's chewing.

Seth Kruse

Date: 2006-12-14 13:02 EST
He takes the hamburger with a grin. "Why thank ya." He takes a good bite out of it, and never one to chew with his mouth open he stays quiet for the time being.
After the bite is well down, he takes in a breath of that fresh air.
"Babe you always do good." He leans over and wipes a bit of mustard off her chin. Course he could of left it, she did look pretty darn cute.

"So, what will be the plan for today? A trip to the spa with the girls or am I finally going to get you all to my lonesome?" Both brows raising, as he takes another bite of his hamburger. His eyes staying on her, those other girls wouldn't stand a chance against this woman. She was everything to him.

Olivia D Margolis

Date: 2006-12-14 13:46 EST
He takes the hamburger with a grin. "Why thank ya." He takes a good bite out of it, and never one to chew with his mouth open he stays quiet for the time being.
After the bite is well down, he takes in a breath of that fresh air.
"Babe you always do good." He leans over and wipes a bit of mustard off her chin. Course he could of left it, she did look pretty darn cute.

"So, what will be the plan for today? A trip to the spa with the girls or am I finally going to get you all to my lonesome?" Both brows raising, as he takes another bite of his hamburger. His eyes staying on her, those other girls wouldn't stand a chance against this woman. She was everything to him.

She leans forward as he wipes the mustard from her face and giggles. "Aww, my baby's taking care of me." And she kisses his strong but gentle hand. "Thank you." She grins. Finishing off her burger, she takes a sip of her cola.

"Plan for today?" She shrugs nonchalantly. "I've got a really hot date with this guy. He's so incredibly gorgeous!" Her eyes dance and she laughs some more. "He just doesn't know it yet."

Seth Kruse

Date: 2006-12-14 14:24 EST
He continues to chew on another bite of the burger as his eyes stay on her, even a brow raise to that.
"A hot date?" A smile, and he leans in close, his lips brush on her ear. "I'm sure he knows all about it, even has the limo in the plans. Wear something elegant."
His fingers touch her cheek and lovingly taps her little nose as he then pulls back and raises from the beach towel. "Going to be treated like a queen tonight." He starts to walk off, but turns back around and leans down, kissing her lips softly. "I love you, and I'll pick you up at seven."
And he is walking off, time to get everything together, even enlisted Evi to keep Liv busy while he did so.

Olivia D Margolis

Date: 2006-12-14 17:43 EST
He continues to chew on another bite of the burger as his eyes stay on her, even a brow raise to that.
"A hot date?" A smile, and he leans in close, his lips brush on her ear. "I'm sure he knows all about it, even has the limo in the plans. Wear something elegant."
His fingers touch her cheek and lovingly taps her little nose as he then pulls back and raises from the beach towel. "Going to be treated like a queen tonight." He starts to walk off, but turns back around and leans down, kissing her lips softly. "I love you, and I'll pick you up at seven."
And he is walking off, time to get everything together, even enlisted Evi to keep Liv busy while he did so.

She takes another drink and even pops a potato chip into her mouth. "Uh huh." A wrinkle of her nose and a giggle follows. She shivers at his kiss to her ear and her eyes dance merrily as he whispers. "Limo? Elegant?"

Of course he wouldn't answer those questions, they'd ruin the surprise. And he was always full of surprises. It kept her on her toes! Her eyes close into that sweet kiss and then they flutter open as he starts to go. "I love you too, babe. See you at seven." She smiles and gives him a finger wiggled wave.

She picks up the remains of their lunch and places it back into the basket. Standing up, she folds up the blanket and places it on top of the basket. Then, basket in her hand, she swings it softly as she makes her way into the house. She and Evi had a date with a hairdresser. Now she knew why.