What is it?, she said.
It is a natural hormone the body generates that aids with sleep. I said handing them off. “I take them periodically when I have to work odd hours on the rig. I don’t do it often, but sometimes I am required to work nights. It’s not a drug and you wont feel any after effects.”
She swallowed the pills said. “Can we sit on the sofa a while? I just need some little brother hugs.”
We moved to the sofa and we were both gone in about 30 minutes. I woke with a start around 4am. She was leaned into me and I had a wet spot on my chest where she’d drooled a bit. I just sat there watching her breaths in and out. She still had a periodic heavy sigh from crying. I couldn’t bare to wake her. I put the recliner sofa up and drifted back into sleep stroking her hair.
When I awoke again, Katie was starting to stir. Looking back over at the clock it was now almost 8am. “Wow, you really slept a while sis.”
God, it was so nice Dan. she exclaimed. Sitting up noticing her drool, “Oh, I’m sorry I’ve left you a mess.”
Don’t worry about that. I’m just happy you got some sleep even if it wasn’t in a nice bed. I said stroking her back. “Why don’t we go and get some breakfast.”
Oh, that would be great. What are you in the mood for little brother?
You can decide, I said realizing my morning wood was telling me about what I’d really like.
OK how about some pancakes. she pronounced.
That’d be good., I said. “Why don’t you go get showered and change. I’ll do the same.”
My house has two masters, although one is really more of a guest master. I went to my room, which had a big two person shower. That was the main reason I’d kept the house after the divorce. Stripping down I got in and cranked on the multi heads and got the grime off. I don’t get particular dirty on the rig, but the water there just doesn’t seem to get you as clean as you get at home.
My soap, my shampoo, my house and my water just made me feel better. I was still having my morning wood that’d been enhanced by my sister’s choice of words, when I heard her call my name. It sounded as if she was in the room, but I had shampoo in my hair so didn’t look to see. “I’ll be right out sis.”, I answered back.
When I got out of the shower and started drying off, I noticed my clothes weren’t in the floor where I’d left them. I walked into my bedroom and found Katie sorting laundry from my hamper. “Whoa. I didn’t know you were in here sis.”
Sorry, I just saw the trail of clothes you’d left and started picking them up. she said casting her eyes away from me. “When I went to put them in the hamper I noticed it was full to overflowing… so I just started sorting them.”
You don’t have to do that. I said thankful she’d turned away and couldn’t see I was still pretty excited. I quickly got on some boxers from my drawer. “It’s safe now.” I said.
She turned around, “I just want to help out while I’m here.” Her eyes drifted to my slightly tented front and blushed. “I’ll just get this load started, so you’ll have clothes when we get back.” she said quickly brushing past.
I’ll be ready in a jiff., I said. I quickly got on some jeans and a shirt. Walking out into the hall I found her waiting. “I can’t believe you got ready before me. You already started that load too?”
Well I’m quick about some things. she said smiling. “Laundry is just a second nature… I make it go fast so I can do other stuff.”
Yea, but you finished in the bathroom and got dressed before me. I said quizzically.
Well, I don’t have any shampoo and I just had my hair colored. she said a little oddly.
Oh, it looks really nice, but it looks like your normal color. I said looking at it.
No, Dan, my normal color is quite gray. she said poking me. “But thanks for saying it is nice.”
Oh, I guess I didn’t even think about it., I said absently. Looking at her in her simple skirt and blouse, I just couldn’t understand why any man would leave her. Her figure was very nice. She didn’t look 44. She was shapely and almost no wrinkles on her face. Her hands were very delicate and looked like she could be hand model. “You look great.” I said finally. “That Jim is an idiot. You’re kind of hot, you know?”
You silly. she punched me. I pretended hurt. “Save your butter for the pancakes.” she smiled.
‘Oh my god’, I thought. She’s doing that innuendo on purpose. “OK, well let’s go then.”
We took my Ford F250. It’s all I had right then, I was considering getting a car, but just never took any priority. The whole way there she just watched me driving.
You are a very defensive driver Dan., she said as we pulled into the parking lot of the pancake place.
I am cautious about almost everything these days. I replied. “The industry I work in places an emphasis on safety. Plus my private life experiences have lead me to trust very few people.”
That’s why you were being a bit unsure about letting me stay yesterday. she said lowly.
What? I wanted you to stay sis. I replied.
You weren’t certain it was a good idea. I could see the wheels spinning as you made the offer. You don’t have to worry. I promise not to sleep with you again. she said jokingly.
I wasn’t hesitating because of that. I teased her back. “I trust you. I love you and know you wouldn’t hurt me. I just don’t know if I trust me not to hurt you.”
Oh, Dan. You have never hurt me. Even that night. What we um, well, I mean, what happened, happened. It was embarrassing at the time, but now I kind of think of it fondly.
Fondly? I wondered where this was headed. “Well you hungry or what?” I said getting out of the truck.
As I waited at the front of the truck, she opened her door and hopped down. I couldn’t help notice the nice sway of her blouse as she landed. She walked up to me and took my hand. It was really nice, even if a bit surprising. She was nearly as tall as me and I’m 6′ 3′. Her shoes did have a small heal, but it wasn’t very large. Walking into the local diner, we could smell the smells of breakfast. It wasn’t very busy on this lovely Wednesday. That is one of the advantages of my schedule. When I’m off lots of other people are working. Walking into most places at 9am on a weekday is nice.
The hostess/waitress had us seated quickly. We were soon looking over the menu. I was hungry, just looking at the pictures. The waitress was back shortly. Another advantage, quick service during low volume business. She was asking, “Have you two love birds decided what you’d like?”
Katie smiled at the description, but didn’t correct her. “Yes, I’d like to have the pancake special with bacon and eggs over easy.”
That is exactly what I was going to get. I laughed. “I also want a side order of hash-browns all the way and some coffee.”
Ooo, that sounds good too. Katie said. “I think I’ll take some as well.”
Thanks you two. My name is Kate, I’ll be right back with that coffee.
Another Kate, I said. “There coming out of the woodwork around here.”
Katie smiled and took my hand. “I love you Dan.”
I love you to Katie. I replied. “What brought that on?”
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