"We do what we can."
"Yeah, well, make sure you're there to save this same soggy a*s when I land in the water. Did you sign me up for this nightmare?"
"Not to worry, little brother, I won't let you drown."
He scowled, "I'm not sure you being three minutes older counts as you being 'big.'"
Jem sighed happily, "It does now."
Before he could say anything else, Jem had her board and was walking toward the water. She pulled the insulated hood over her head and lower face, attached the anchor to her ankle, and picked up her paddle. Now Johnny was positive that she was behind him taking this workshop. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad if it was ninety degrees and the sun was shining. He supposed he should be grateful that at least it wasn't raining again.
Awesome.
He watched as everyone else sta
