Chapter 2                (this chapter is short setting up the rest of the story) Setting: two days later; Camping store Ned and Alexis are being helped by a young saleswomen.  Ned's arms are full of camping equipment and Alexis is not looking happy at all.  "Is there anything else I can get you?"  the salesperson asks. "We need sleeping bags,"  Ned says with a grin.  "Six of them."  Ned had wanted to share a sleeping bag built for two but Alexis said no.   The salesperson puts them in the cart.  Alexis looks at all the equipment and shakes her head while Ned pays the cashier. Setting: In the car Alexis turns and looks the back of the car, which is now full of camping equipment. Alexis turns towards Ned and stares at him.  "Honey, are you sure we need all these?"  Alexis asks.  Ned senses that she is not happy with the idea of camping. "I love you Alexis and the children appreciate this,"  Ned says as he gives her a kiss on the cheek.  "Let's go to the grocery store and pick up some food."