After another 10 minutes, we each went to exercise, promising to talk further. I exercised for another 40 minutes and went to the showers. I undressed, started the water, lifted my head, closed my eyes, and enjoyed the hot water pouring on my sweaty body. A couple of minutes later, somebody started showering nearby. I heard Lance chuckle, "We haven't seen each other in years, and now we follow each other. By the way, I come here every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday around 8:30 pm to avoid the large crowds."

I opened my eyes and saw him naked next to me. His body was athletic and practically perfect. Then I...