Dinner with the Carlins that night wasn’t much different than back at home in Ohio.  Actually, the only real difference was the oriental waiter who served them their food and drinks.

The waiter’s name was Martin and he had told the Carlins all about what life was like working on a cruise ship.  For the forst six months of the year he lived at home with his family in Orlando.  FOr the last six months of the year he lived on the ship and worked 7 days a week.  He was suprisingly enthusiastic about his job despite the intense work schedule.

   "It gets hard not seeing my wife and kids for six months, but hey, it pays the bills," added Martin in a thick accent.

   "Yeah, that’s true. Well I’m sure your family can tell how much you love them by working so hard for them. Plus I bet those six months at home are great," offered Arthur politely, his people skills displaying themselves.

   "Oh definately, very fun. Do you guys need any more refills?" asked the waiter.

   "No thanks, actually I think we’re gonna take off, but thank you so much for everything Martin!"

The waiter nodded and waved goodbye with a huge grin on his face.

Once back in their cabin, the Carlin kids each went back to their own activities.  Clay sat out on the balcony, enjoying the view of the ocean just after the sun had set completely.

   "So guy where’s the partay tonight?" asked Glen who had flopped on Spencer’s bed as soon as they walked in.

   "Uh my friends told me about this teen night club thing tonight. Apparently all the kids our age are going," explained Spencer, gathering her stuff together for her shower.

   "Sweet! I am so there! Clay you’re in right?" asked Glen, calling out to the balcony.

   "Yeah sure"

   "Where did you hear about it Spence?" asked Glen, still lying on his back on her bed.

   "Just some freinds i met yesterday," she answered, not sure whether she wanred to relay too much information about the certain brunette, especially since she was so confused herself.