There wasn't a clock in sight in the kitchen, and the only cue of how long she had spent on the floor was that the sun was beginning to set outside. S...e had shivered the entire time, the cold stone tiles made her butt and the soles of her feet sting, and the radiator dug into her side. When the sky had become black outside, the door finally opened. Patrick walked into the kitchen and over to the sink. He poured himself a glass of water and drank half of it in front of her, leaving the rest of. Sorry, El!" she sped up as the door opened, and Briana appeared, this time with a towel wrapped lopsidedly around her chest."So now you know." She said, her jaw quivering with suppressed tears."I'm sorry, Bri, I thought you heard her come in." Elspeth muttered, wrapping her up in a hug."I... I don't know what to say." Shawna offered, staring anywhere but at her chest. "Um... you'd never know... you know... normally..." I've had lots of practice covering it up." I should go... let you get. As we sipped our beer, I snuggled into Ari’s arms. After several beers the other couples started to drift off to one room or another. Ari invited me to his room to “get to know each other better.” Since I had come to college to learn, I said yes. Once in his room he brought out two towels and suggested we get rid of the damp bathing suits. I let him peel off my suit and rub me dry with the towel. Now it was my turn. When I pulled his suit down I was greeted by much more than I expected. . Gwen waited with dread as the morning hours crept into the afternoon. At last the phone rang. It was the call she had expected. The doctor told her he did not want to discuss the results over the phone. Gwen told him she, Robert and Daniel could be there first thing in the morning. The doctor agreed and they hung up, Gwen filled with dread. She knew if it were good news the doctor would not have hesitated to tell her over the phone.The hours dragged by until she could share with husband and son.