I’m extra wired about today, because this is the big lesson. This is like the dress rehearsal for Katie’s birthday next week. Today’s the day I ...et to have actual sex for the first time when my girlfriend’s mother and I finally go all the way.“You’re sure twitchy,” Mom said after watching me pace the floor. “It’s only been a week since you’ve seen Katie and you act like you haven’t seen her in years. It’s like the clock just can’t go fast enough right now.” That was true, of course. It did feel. With his face showing pain, he said he was sore all over and did not think he could sit any longer. I suggested he lay down and rest a while. I escorted him to the couch, giving him two more aspirins and water. I said it was going to take some time, but that he would eventually get better. He thanked me for all I had done, and my hospitality.Sitting on the chair opposite him, I explained he could stay here until he was well enough to travel on his own, and then he would have to leave. It would. ..and the feeling was mutual. So there I was, freshman year in high school, brand new school, living in my dad's bachelor apartment. If my homework didn't keep me busy, junior varsity football did. They took it a lot more seriously than in Ohio; so they really kicked our asses on a daily basis. The heat and humidity of Texas didn't help either. In no time, I was a tight and sinewy 5'10" starting wide receiver for the Haskins HS JV football team. What I really started to notice most about my. So we have to fix you.”“Thanks, Dave. Seriously. I mean it.”“You’re welcome.”That evening after karate practice, I sent Kara and Stephanie home so I could talk to Jolene.“What’s up?” she asked.“You don’t have to worry about me and Hope. I won’t be with her again.”“What changed?”“Let’s just say I had a revelation. She’s fourteen. I’m not interested in going to jail for twenty years.”“I told you I wasn’t going to call the cops.”“No, but is a fourteen-year-old-girl mature enough to keep it.