I smiled. "I'm certainly willing," I said. "But you have to understand that this is not a part of your job. If you decide never do it again, it's okay."

Juana looked up at me. "No, it is not okay," she said. "I am very tired of watching everyone having fun around here except me. We will do this again, and at every massage while Nela is gone. And we will do more, if you are willing.

"And," she continued, "in case I'm not available for your massages, we will have to teach Esmeralda how to give them as well. Tell me, mija, have you ever sucked a man's penis?"...