No one needed to bring up Marilyn's and Ray's situation. That had been cemented by their sixth Friday night date. When Ray told her that all his roommates were gone for the weekend to follow the football team on an away game, Marilyn suggested they take advantage of the situation.

"Are you sure about this, Marilyn?" Ray asked as they stared at one another in the quiet dorm room. The significance of the portending event was overwhelming. Marilyn nervously was almost ready to rescind her offer when Ray continued to speak.

"I want to let you know that I have never done this before. I mean, I know how from...