"The Full Package - Sunday"
[This is the first chapter in "The Full Package", but if you want to know how Dave and Lisa originally met as well as understand how they ended up on this trip with their sister, you should go back to read "The Full Package -- Prologue".
WARNING: This is a long story. Period. If you don't like long stories, please don't read a little, get frustrated, then punish the story with a bad rating and a comment about how long it is. For those of you like character build-up, a reasonable amount of realism, and some mystery, I think it will be worth your time.]
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Glumly watching their swaying feminine curves ahead of him, Dave had to admit that there could be worse things than having to go on vacation with two beautiful, if demanding, women. His wife had matured gracefully and at thirty-eight was still relatively slim, with long legs, a full but firm ass that constantly caught men's attention, and a beautiful face only slightly lined from the stress of her career. Her tight pant-suit showed off her best features while still giving her a very professional appearance, as usual.
Cody was a younger version of her sister, with the only differences being somewhat fuller breasts, a perky nose on an elfin face, and an even more athletic body. The constant movement of the hem of her short skirt called attention to her fantastic legs and Dave could see many men doing an obvious double-take as she walked by. Cody worked out religiously and her perfect form showed the results.
Yes, Dave thought, there could be worse things than seeing these two on the beach in bikinis all week.
He was still a bit angry over his wife's last-minute decision to invite her sister on what was supposed to be a romantic get-away for the two of them, but he knew there was nothing he could do about it except make himself even more miserable. He just hoped for at least a little alone time with Lisa to see if they stood a chance to renew their sagging relationship.
The airport was a madhouse as it was a Friday in June and everybody and their dog were going on vacation. Just when they finally made it past baggage check-in and security, just minutes from take off, Lisa's cell phone rang. According to her caller id, it was a partner at her law firm, and even as the three rushed down the loading ramp - Cody and Dave yelling at her not to take the call - Lisa pushed the "accept" button, changing all of their lives forever.
Lisa had just enough time before the door closed and the plane began to taxi to find out that the firm's highest-dollar client, a chemical company, was being sued for an "airborne toxic event" and that they had just been served. The partner who called would contact her with more details when she landed, but Dave knew that they would want her back as soon as possible.
"What about our romantic vacation?" asked Dave, when she explained the situation. "First you had to invite your sister, and now you may cancel the whole vacation -- don't you even care about our relationship?" He knew he sounded whiny -- and maybe a little dramatic - but this was classic Lisa and he couldn't hold his tongue.
"Look," she replied, "I can't control everything! He said it was an emergency!"
Dave just looked at her, remembering all the other 'emergencies' that always seemed to interrupt their lives.
"What?! Do you think I'd rather work than hang out on the beach?" Lisa continued, glaring.
Dave took a deep breath, tempted to respond, but he bit his lip and looked away, shaking his head. There was no way he could win, of course, and he knew it wasn't really her fault. He couldn't help but think, though, that she had allowed herself to get into this situation -- both with her sister as well as with the evolution of her job.
As soon as the plane leveled out Lisa got up to use the restroom, passing Cody's hopeful smile with a tight-lipped shake of her head. Cody took the opportunity to move up and sit next to he brother-in-law.
Gently touching her fingers to the back of his hand, she asked "Are you alright?"
Before he could respond, Cody slid her fingers around to his palm, holding his hand in hers. "I wanted to tell you that I'm really sorry about all this." She looked down for a moment. "I was feeling pretty low when Lisa offered this trip and... well, I couldn't help but want to come."
She looked up into his eyes. "I swear that as soon as I knew this was supposed to be your great 'reconnection' trip, I tried to beg off. I even called to cancel the room and the flight". Dave raised his eyebrows, curious now. "Lisa wouldn't hear of it, though, and she called back later to re-confirm. She said you would be fine with it, but I knew when I saw you that you were disappointed..."
Dave tried to think of something to say, to deny it, but it was all too obvious, and now he felt awful.
"In any case," Cody went on, "I promise that you'll have as much privacy and quality time as I can give you." She smiled and squeezed his hand, "You'll see -- we'll make the best of it and you two will be lovey-dovey again in no-time". Dave gave her a wry look, but didn't have the heart to tell her of the potential cancellation of their trip.
Lisa appeared suddenly, back from the restroom.
"Dave and I were just talking about how cool the hotel seemed from the brochure," Cody said cheerfully as she removed her hand from Dave's and stood up. Lisa cocked an eyebrow doubtfully before glancing down at Dave's hand still lying on the armrest. She looked pensive for a moment but then seemed to shrug it off.
"As long as it has a piΓ±a colada waiting, I'll be satisfied," Lisa sighed and attempted a smile before she sat down and pulled out a magazine.
Cody winked at Dave and headed back to her seat.
The rest of the flight was spent in relative silence, Dave now feeling guiltier than ever with the thought that Cody knew he hadn't wanted her along. He couldn't help wondering, though, why his wife had been so insistent on bringing her.
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When they arrived in the Cozumel airport, the tired trio made an unpleasant discovery - one of their bags had been lost somehow and a quick check revealed that it was one of Cody's, which she angrily announced had contained her swimming suits, sandals, and even all her underwear. After twenty minutes of arguing with the clerk, Cody was given a claim receipt and an apologetic request to check back the following morning as the airline had not yet identified which country the bag had been sent to.
As Dave arranged for a taxi, Lisa attempted to cheer up her sister. "Don't worry. You can wear my stuff until they find your bag. We're about the same size and I've got an extra suit and a few pairs of underwear that you can have."
Cody grimaced and said, "Thanks, sis, but... I've seen the grandma suits you wear now and that's just not my style -- no offense intended."
Lisa appeared taken aback at her sister's bluntness and she glanced over at Dave, her face flushing slightly. "Well, then! How do really feel?" She smiled after only a brief moment though, tickling Cody, "I guess your old grandma will just have to buy you a tiny little bikini tomorrow -- or do you wear thongs now?!" She playfully snapped her sister's panty waistband through her dress as they walked out towards the taxis. "In any case, if that's the worst that happens on this trip, we should count ourselves lucky..."
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When they made it to the hotel - a very fancy resort on the beach - they were in for another unpleasant surprise. "I'm sorry, sir, but there is only one room reserved under that name," explained the frazzled young brunette behind the counter.
Dave couldn't and wouldn't believe it, but the clerk patiently showed him the notes on the computer proving that one Cody Drews had cancelled the second room two weeks before.
"But my wife re-reserved it right after that, I'm sure. Isn't that right, hon?!"
Lisa stepped up and started methodically wearing down the poor girl in her best cross-examining tone, but apparently no one had any record of her call. Even worse, almost the entire hotel had been booked by a large group and there were no other rooms to be had until the end of the week.
Feeling sorry for the young clerk as he left Lisa there to sternly negotiate some discount, he followed the bellboy to their room with a despondent Cody in tow. To her credit, she seemed to recover quickly from the double whammy of losing a suitcase and her room and by the time they got off the elevator, she was trying to cheer up her brother-in-law.