Jen nodded.

"Is she still here? I can't see the whole room."

"I think she went out into the hallway for something."

"She's...um...she's something else, isn't she! Where did you guys...?

Jen interrupted him: "Honey, later; when we're done. I promise I'll tell you everything. But...do you really want to stop?"

"Don't you?"

She stood up, came close, reached out a tentative hand, and stroked his arm gently. She wouldn't meet his eyes now. She said: "No. I'm sorry. I mean...do you think I'm a total slut now? I...I don't. I want to keep going."

"Jen, Baby, look at me." She wouldn't. "Honey," his voice was soft now, gentle, "please,...