The two days before Kat and Jess left for Mexico we spent taking a much-needed break from partying and the outside world. We sat by the pool and drank juices and detoxed. I couldn't remember the last time I had done that. We enjoyed each other and made love sober, which had become almost a foreign feeling. I can't say I didn't like it, though. It was a good hint that settling down would work just fine.

I also spent the down time planning what I'd do while the girls were away. Rita asked for Tuesday night and a morning quickie on Thursday. I had jumped at the opportunity but...