Spring was slowly changing into the warmth of summer. Throughout her neighborhood, birds filled the trees and bushes, providing her many chances to put the spotting scope to use that her husband had given her for Christmas. It was evenings like this, however, that she had been able to explore all the uses of his gift.
She sat silently on her deck, letting the warmth of the evening air wash over her. As darkness fell, she sipped from her glass of Chardonnay and let her eyes adjust to the fading light. From her vantage, she could see her neighbors' house silhouetted against the deep shadows of the woods beyond. Through the lens of her telescope, she slowly scanned the windows. Over the past few weeks she had learned their habits and schedule – in fact, she was becoming a bit bored with their predictability. This night, however, would prove different from any she had ever experienced.
David stepped from the seclusion of his library into the dimly lit living room. Sprawled across the sofa was his wife Lynn. Although her fortieth birthday had passed last fall, David was still very strongly physically attracted to her. Her body had grown a little softer and fuller with the passing years, yet she still turned heads. There was something of a natural, womanly beauty and smoldering sensuality that flowed easily from her. As he looked over at her he felt her eyes inviting him, drawing him to her, with magnetism he always found irresistible.
This was their private time – an hour or two in the early evening before their son returned from his night class at the campus across town. As Bobby had grown into a young man, it had taken increasing creativity to sustain an active sex-life. Lynn never seemed to mind the risks, but David always felt uncomfortable when Bob was in the house. As his eyes moved slowly over Lynn's body, he knew she had been waiting for him to finish his work and come to her and he never tired of giving her what she enjoyed.