Ashlyn nodded as Emiko volunteered to help Irene.  She had always wanted the two of them to be closer.  She shook her head slightly and then smiled at Wade as he offered her one and spoke.  The distraction wasn't everything.<br/><br/>She took the small stereo and her own drink and carried it out onto the back porch.  She didn't need to freshen up and knew that being outside would help calm some of the nerves over the people that were indeed here.  She was happy to see all of them, but had yet to figure out how to help them or even start to mention the topic that would be brought up later in the week.<br/><br/>She started the music low and then sat on one of the rockers before looking out over the scenery.  The guys were handsome, the girls wonderful.  It was turning out to be quite the time.