Fifty Eight

Brad was utterly stunned. He had just heard something he never expected to hear in his life. “What did you say?”

“I asked you to marry me,” Kim repeated with love in her eyes.

“What caused the change, may I ask?”

“Lisa’s story. My darling, you are truly the answer to a maiden’s prayer. That two of the toughest guys in the combat forces would do what you two did says it all. William Bradley Kramer, Jr., I would be very proud to be your wife. Forever and ever!”

“Come on, folks,” Lisa announced. “It’s late — it’s almost 3:00 — let’s get to bed. Oops!”

“What’s the ‘oops’ about?” Donna asked.

“I ... I better move my things out of your room first.”

“Lisa! What have you been doing?”

“Keeping your bed warm, Mommy. I mean ... you were out fucking everything in pants, and Dad was so miserable...” She paused and then added blithely, “Besides, I was just keeping it in the family.”

Then to Kim and Brad she repeated, “Let’s go.”

“But where are you going?” Kim asked.

“Isn’t it obvious?” the girl rep