"I'm fine, babe," Andy said, "but I think my little friend here is on her way to dreamland. Gimme a moment and I'll hand her back to Daddy."
She smiled at him and waved to Charlie who hauled out. They met a few paces away and Charlie gave Niles a big grin before taking Nia and going to sit on a lounger around the corner of the pool.
"Ah, that's better," Andy put both hands in the small of her back. "Those little things weigh a bunch. Can I join you?" she nodded to the lounger. "Not going to upset anyone am I?"