“All I’m saying is that I’m nervous to meet your family,” Olivia said as she checked her makeup in the visor mirror again. “Your parents sound like such prudes. I can’t believe they won’t let us sleep in the same room!” John sighed as he switched on his turn signal. “Baby,” he said, “Thanksgiving is a big holiday for my family. Just be grateful you’re being welcomed at all. I’m an only child, and I’ve never brought anyone...

“Trick or Treat!” Henry opened the door for the hundredth time that evening with the nearly empty bowl of candy in hand. “Oh, wow, what do we have here?” he asked with joy. Halloween was one of Henry’s favorite holidays. He truly enjoyed seeing all the neighborhood kids in their costumes. His favorite were the new parents with the babies dressed up as miniature versions of animals, fruit, or whatever. He gave mental bonus...

Julia rolled onto her side and adjusted her tiny white bikini. She knew her ass cheeks were on full display, but thought it prudent to avoid a nipple slip at the hotel pool. It was packed with spring breakers and she felt like the oldest person at the hotel. She was only thirty-nine, but the crowd around her all seemed to be in their early twenties. She reassured herself once again that this trip had been a good idea. She...