Chapter 253

• Time still marched on. Unbelievably, it was already spring, approaching the summer months, and we again prepared for a very busy tourist season.
• It was one such late day, that I took everyone out to dinner. Shawn invited Kim, yes the hot woman from the resort I stayed at, and Tammy brought her daughter, Amber. We had a great time at dinner, and as we sat finishing our last drinks, I felt a sense of calm. I had my new family surrounding me, and felt more complete than I had in a LONG time.
• I raised my drink, "I want to propose a toast. You all have been here for me through thick and thin, and I trust you all more than you know... To my FAMILY!"