Trouble Waters

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I returned to my cabin my little sister  is right, but I  would  never tell her that. My ego and being her older brother just won't allow myself to do so. I eventually take a shower and nod off. 

The following morning I wake up and go to the gym on the cruise line.

I see Joey and go up to apologize to him.

Carlo thank you but it's your sister who needs the apology not me.  I know it's just I worry about her. Do you like her? Carlo yes but it would be too weird and I am not one for long distance relationships
Why weird? She is Avery's cousin.  Ah ok. We cool? Yes, we are cool.

We finished our work out and here comes my cousins, Antonio , Avery and Parker.  Jane and Maura.
So much for us all sleeping in. Carlo working out is definitely needed. See you later.  I need to go apologize to Juanita.  Carlo what did you Do? I made a wrong assumption.  Joey again thanks.
Avery looks at me and winks.
I leave to go take  a shower and to eat breakfast in the dining room smaller areas.

Man whomever is knocking this early better have a good reason .
Sorry sis it's me. You woke us up too.
Morning ladies.  We should leave so you can talk. No it's not necessary.  Sis I spoke with Joey and apologized to him in the gym this morning. I agree with him and came to apologize to you too. Since mom and dad died I have taken on the role of protector too much. You were correct.  Awe that is so sweet. Carlo, Juanita and Michele look at me.

It's the truth. I will try to be better.  Thanks bro. I miss them too.. Since you woke us up, we might as well go ear breakfast and work out too but not in that order. Talk to you later and please take  a shower.  I am.  I love you sis.  I love you too.
Carlo and I hug.
Carlo please take a shower.  I will..Ladies thank you for always having my sisters back and waking you up. Carlo your welcome.  Thank you too but not for waking me up.  I  was having a nice dream about Justin.  Too much information Mandi. Bye  .
The girls and I laugh and I get change.  The girls leave to get change and meet me up in the gym.
Aye cousin.  Morning. Carlo see you? Yeah Jane.  We worked it out.  Good well Maur and off to eat breakfast than to shower.  Shouldn't it be the other way around? No because breakfast will be done by ten thirty.  It's already 8.45.
I tell the girls we need to hurry up so we can eat. 
We worked out. Mandi did yoga while Michele and I used the treadmills.
After we worked out we rushed to go eat breakfast.
Juanita let's get everyone together and see if they will allow us to use the dining room for a few hours to play cards. I have also yahtzee and a chess board I can use from Ensenada.  Okay, Michele you go check.  Once you find out, we can go look for for others before we take our showers.
The event planner for the ship said we can as long as we are out of their by three and not leave a mess.

We all headed to find everyone.  Everyone we woke with most of them are in for it. Michele.  Only Joey said he was reading up the book Parker wrote in his cabin. Kiki and Lisa said they were going to be occupied as well as Tommy and Drew. Dessert time. Okay.  We will meet back here in an hour.

Richard why are you bringing your gifts out? Jackie more than two people will most likely want to play chess. Oh. I will meet you there.  I am going to guy buy a deck of cards so some of us can play gin rummy.
When I arrived the dining room was in full swing with people playing various games.  Mandi come and play me somr chess. Your going to lose.  It's fine with me.

We were having fun and took a break to get lunch. Several went to go get us why Carlo and Atwater stayed back finishing up their game of chess and watched out for the games.
Avery you will be okay. I can't stand the lightening.  I know sweetie. Here is your beer with your lunch. Thank you.
Atwater good game partner. You out played me.
I take the winner. Richard than your playing Kevin.  Richard no mercy.  I won't.  You don't have to worry about that. Katelyn thank you for bringing me back my pastrami sandwich with potato salad and soda.  Your welcome. Antonio yours is here. Thank you Dr.  Martin.  Your welcome sweetie.
We continued to play and Avery and Maura left back to their rooms with Jane and Parker. Babe let's just take a nap.  I will give you a massage to help you relax. Thank you J. No problem.
I wonder how baby girl is doing? Maur Parker has her . She will be okay. I know it's just we both don't like lightening. J oh right there mid back a little harder.
.Maur finally fell asleep.  Thank goodness because the lightening was getting louder.

Avery its okay. I needed to dry clean it anyway.  Babe I am sorry the about the wine.  Avery just relax.  Let me have your glass.
Parker Thank you for massaging my temples.  You do it better. Sweetie I am glad.. I am going to change and I will be right back. I sent my top to be cleaned and went back to bed.  My wife was sound asleep.  I hear a knock on my door.
I get up and it's Joey. 
I came to check on her. She just fell asleep.  Parker we ordered your book for the school.  Even though I don't teach English literature,  your book is awesome. I would like you to sign mine. Okay,  come in and let me get a pen .
I handed the book and he read the inscription.

Parker being her brother is easy and my pleasure.  Thank you for loving her.
Your welcome. I better get back to my cabin and take a nap. I woke up too early. Bye Joey.