"I'm not sure, Susan. Because you're a person, it's possible that we were created to be like that." David looks me straight in the eyes. "Did you know, Susan, that this is something I've never done before? I've only ever seen and heard of mate relationships in movies and on television."

I frown at David. "I know.  I show him my hand.

David laughs, "That's true, but it will become better and easier."

I sigh. "We will never have it easy, David." I said.

David growls and nuzzles against my chest, tickling and making me giggle. My hands surge to his shoulders, pushing him away. David pauses and leans on...