Note: This story was dynamically reformatted for online reading convenience.
 
 Chapter 9

   I was a bit surprised when I got back in to see that Jennifer had taken
off the sling and was using her injured hand, albeit somewhat gingerly. 
"Jennifer, my dear, it's going to start to rain soon so maybe head out to
the biffy before the rain really hits."

   Jennifer looked at me with a bit of a surprized look on her face then
headed out to the biffy.  Suddenly it dawned on me what I'd said.  Where
had the `my dear' come from?  Wow!  Had Jennifer had that much influence on
me?

   On her return, neither of us said anything about the `my dear' and we
talked and played games but I could sense that something had changed with
us.  `How long have I known Jennifer?' I asked myself.  Had she had that
much impact on me in that short a time?  I was surprised to realize that,
yes, Jennifer had impacted me that deeply.

   I'd managed to get my satellite dish realigned and got a quick look at
the weather forecast - another big storm.  I got on the radio and let Ben
on the main island know that we'd got back okay and that we were getting
ready to wait out the storm.

   Pretty soon it was time for bed and everything was as it had been with
one exception - Jennifer no longer needed my help getting undressed.  I
guess I was wearier than I thought as I fell asleep almost as soon as my
head hit the pillow.  I don't know how long I'd been asleep when a huge
crash woke me up.  I had only managed to get my eyes open when a young lady
dived into my bed.  "Wally, I'm scared.  What happened?"

   I started to answer when I realized that both Jennifer and I were stark
naked.  "Um, I think a big branch broke off and hit the cabin.  That's
happened before." I paused and wondered what to say or do next.  "Uhh,
Jennifer... Uhh I'm a bit uncomfortable since neither of us has any clothes
on.  Maybe you can go back to your bed.  Okay?"

   "NO," Jennifer hollered.  "I'm scared and I want you to hold me.  You've
seen me before and I don't care if we're naked.  Just hold me close. 
Please?"

   What could I do but hold her in my arms.  As I had feared would happen I
started to get aroused.  I hoped Jennifer wouldn't feel it but no such
luck. "Oh, Wally's getting a woody.  Did I do that?" she asked.

   I scowled at her and tried to move away but every time I moved, Jennifer
moved with me.  "Uh Wally, I'm going to make a confession.  When I lay in
your bed, there's a little gap in the curtains and I can see you when you
get ready for bed.  So, with you having seen me when you helped me dressing
and me having seen you when I peeked, we've both seen each other.  Just let
me stay in bed with you."

   "Jennifer, I'm very, very uncomfortable with this situation.  When I had
to help you, I could rationalize my seeing you naked, and when you
accidentally saw me naked that one morning, that was an accident but this
isn't right.  I'm old enough to be your father.  Please, don't do this to
me.  Let me get up."

   Jennifer did as I asked, but made a sad face.  "Don't you like me?" she
asked almost crying.

   "Oh I do, but..." Did I comfort her or get some clothes on?  Get some
clothes on first.  "Just a minute while I get some clothes on." I told her
as I ran to where my jeans were.  At least I'd be somewhat covered.

   With my jeans on and done up, I turned to Jennifer only to be greeted by
two beautiful breasts.  "Um, would you please pull the covers up?  You're
embarrassing me." I told her.

   Jennifer did as I'd asked and I knelt down beside her.  "Look, I like
you a lot.  In fact in a platonic way, I love you." Jennifer's tears
started to appear.  That did it - I'd lost the battle.

   I relented and after taking my jeans off and putting on a pair of
underwear I lay back down beside Jennifer.  Soon I heard her snoring
softly. Just as I was about to fall asleep again, I remembered that strange
dream that I'd had - it was a dream of a naked young girl in bed with me.
Was that an omen or what?  I'm usually not given to believing in those
sorts of things but too many unexplained things had happened since I first
discovered this island.

   *****

   The next morning I woke up before Jennifer and was just about to get up
when I realized that Jennifer had reached into my underwear and taken hold
of my cock at some time in the night.  That knowledge gave me an instant
hardon.  Should I wake Jennifer up or try to sneak out without waking her.
"This feels nice.  I like holding you like this." came a voice from beside
me in the bed.  Well, I guess that answers my question.

   "Please Jennifer, don't.  You're driving me crazy.  I don't know what to
do.  As a man I'd love to have sex with you but as a responsible adult I
know I shouldn't.  I can't.  Please don't torment me, okay."

   Jennifer let go of my cock and muttered something which I didn't quite
hear.  "Did you say something?" Another mumble that sounded as if she was
saying `We'll see'.  What did she mean?

   At that moment I heard the radio crackle and headed over to see what my
friend Ben wanted.  "Wally, Constable Ron would like to see you and
Jennifer when you can get back over.  Let me know when you're coming so I
can make sure Ron is in the office and not out on patrol." I promised I
would and started the morning chores.

   I noticed that Jennifer had gone back to her bed and at one point I
thought I heard her sobbing.  I was in a real quandary.  I'd love nothing
better than to take Jennifer to bed and fuck her brains out but I knew that
doing so was both morally and legally wrong.  I certainly didn't want to
wind up in prison.  I sat and pondered this for several hours and could not
come to an answer as to how I could deal with this.

   As I sat there, staring into space deep in thought, I became aware that
Jennifer, fully clothed, had come out from the sleeping area and was
standing in front of me.  I looked up to see a red eyed, tear stained face.
Before I could open my mouth Jennifer started talking.

   "Wally, I'm sorry, I should never have done what I did.  It wasn't fair
to you and if you want, when we get back over to the main island I'll ask
the officer to find someplace else for me to stay." With that said she
turned to go back to her bed.

   "Jennifer, wait." I asked her.  "Please, don't do that.  I love having
you here.  I don't want to think of what it would be without you." I paused
and took a deep breath wondering if my proposal would be acceptable to
Jennifer.  "First off, I accept your apology.  I know you didn't mean any
harm so let's put what happened behind us and move forward." Jennifer gave
me a little smile.  "How about this.  If you promise to wear those PJs you
bought and I keep my underwear on, we can see how sleeping together goes.
Okay?"

   I didn't need any words for an answer as Jennifer leaping into my lap
and kissing me was enough.