When they finally quieted down, I tried to go to sleep, but it wasn't happening. I was still awake a half hour later when I again heard things through the wall, but it didn't sound like sex. There was soft talking and possibly some kissing, but then I heard shoes walking, and the door opened and closed. Mom's softer footfalls approach our connector door, and she whispered through it:

"Jimmy, are you awake?"

Jimmy. I thought I was Jim now. Why is she calling me Jimmy? It made me feel... oh, so that's why.

"Yes Mom, I'm awake." I admitted.

"Please open the door, Jimmy. I need to be with...