I drove straight through from Duluth, and I didn’t realize I was thirsty until you mentioned it.’ Robert immediately left to get her a glass of co...d orange juice, and when he returned with it she gratefully took it from him. After taking a large drink, she said, ‘Thank you, Robert. I needed that.’ She shifted in her seat, and began speaking again, ‘I’m sorry if I’ve caught you when you have other plans, but I just had to talk to you. Your friendship has meant so much to me. I don’t know if you. By the time the bus entered the desert of Riverside County a thick haze of marijuana smoke hung in the air, the trash was full of empty beer bottles, and the mood among the band members was almost festive.This mood remained as they rolled across the southern edge of the country. The bus sound system was turned on and, like before, whenever the new Intemperance single was found on a radio station, it was cranked loudly and out came the air guitars and the improvised dance moves. There was reason. Just as I was growing accustomed to her finger, she slid another one in, moving the pair together and much slower than before. A soft moan escaped my lips.Our kiss intensified. Partially because I was afraid I would make more noise if I didn’t keep my lips firmly planted on hers, but also because I was very much enjoying it. Hot breaths escaped our lips when we needed air, but otherwise we made out like horny teenagers. I felt her fingers curl inside me and start slowly probing around. Pulses. Bring both of your parents, I'd like to meet them; but before you leave here, you're going to get on a treadmill. Got it?" I was compassionate, but firm.She looked terrified, but she nodded. I grinned, and said, "Follow me, kiddo."She walked with me into the relative emptiness of the mid-afternoon gym. I took her to my personal favorite station, instructed her in the basics of treadmilling, and started her on her odyssey.When I had to pull her off, panting and near cardiac arrest (not really).