I woke on Thanksgiving morning, sort of satisfied and very guilty. My brother Kyle was a gentle sweet nerd. I'm certain that Becky was his first. My flaunting myself had put thoughts in his head, and mine. But I'm the big sister. Dad and I fell into our relationship, I guess we should have been—well, it doesn't matter now. I got dressed and vowed to remain so for the balance of my brother's stay. The succubus contained.
If my actions had any effect on Kyle, I couldn't tell. We had a great family meal and watched football. Friday and Saturday we had family stuff to do. I was not disturbed until Saturday night. Kyle had to leave early Sunday. The same gentle hand on my shoulder. "Sis, come look."
In Kyle's room, the door open, the nightlight casting a shadowed light. Him standing up from t
