*I embellished a little, but for the most part, it’s true.*
*We had been in and out of the pool most of the day, and Andre, Elizabeth’s boyfriend, and I were relaxing in the hot tub. Mom had taken the kids earlier to play miniature golf, and were not due back for a couple of hours still. My husband Michael and Elizabeth came out onto the patio, having changed out of their bathing suits.*
*”How does pizza sound?””asked Michael.*
*”Good by me!” said Andre enthusiastically.*
*”Alright then. I’m not familiar with this area, so Beth is going to come with me. Anything else we need to get while we are out?”*
*”More beer!” Andre said again, with a smile.*
*”I want some more Diet Coke,” I said, “and mushrooms on my pizza.”*