"The possibility of losing something is what makes us realize its value."She nodded. "I know. Wallace Stevens. Sunday Morning. And he's right, it does..." She stared at the ceiling for a long moment, then said tremulously, "I miss my family, Rick." I can only imagine," I said. "I wish I could fix that for you now. I can't. I'm trying, hon."She turned and snuggled into me. "It's not just... I miss little things. I was on tour, but I would call them every night. My mom was going to meet me in. And YOU Dickhead, You’ve been on the inner circle of the girls club for two years hearing all our secrets, listening and participating in all our conversations and you’re not even gay?”“You know what, you two just finish your shower while I make a call,” Connie said and slammed the bathroom door shut.“CONNIE, NO, Please Connie, don’t call the girls.”“What,” I asked?“She’s calling Heather and Sue, and she blocked the door so we can’t get out.”“Well,” I say, “we might as well finish our. "Well, Jennifer, I'm flattered, first off. But your, shall we say, 'interest' or 'curiosity' could have grave consequences for me. I could get into serious trouble, I'm sure you know that: Abuse! Sexual assault! The wrath of your mother! Prison!" I know, I know! I get it! But I would never say anything to anybody, Billy. Honest! Not even to my friends! It's just that…well…I trust you. And I know you wouldn't hurt me. And I really don't know any guys that I could ask. Okay, I really. Then I undid the next button. Five were now undone and I only had seven. Then came the fateful question. “You are the fifth girl I have interview for this job. It’s not a hard job. Y’all are all overqualified. Why should I pick you over the other girls?” I hesitated for a second while thinking about how much I needed this job. I stood up and undid the last two buttons and said, “I really need this job and if I’m hired I’ll do anything you need me to do.” I looked into his green eyes and.