We are a team, you know? I'm just trying to protect you, that's why I got the pills in secret..."Her mother sighed. "Okay. Look, honey, here's what we...re going to do. You're going to stop taking these pills. If you're having problems with your period you should see Dr. Ulston. I'll schedule an appointment with him. I'm sure there are other treatments available. Okay?"Alina nodded. "Okay, that's fine."Her mother smiled. "Remember, honey, only abstinence guarantees that you won't get pregnant.. If the brothers at Kegs wanted to scare the pants off the pledges, make them come in here for an autograph! This place was a hell of a lot scarier than the Hot Spot! What a great dive!Tessa was working the beer tap, filling a pitcher, when she noticed us. She gave us a big smile and yelled, “Tusker, guess who finally showed!” Tusker came around the bar from the other end and grabbed me in a bear hug, which I returned.“You made it!” he yelled over the racket.“Wouldn’t miss this place for the. Oh, in case you wonder, she’s 19.”“Sounds like you are trying to set me up, Carol.”Just then the doorbell rings. Carol opens it up. “Ms. Cooper, nice to meet you again. Please come in. Mr. Wells will join us in the living room.”I stand up when they enter the room. Megan is wearing a green cowl neck Irish wool sweater, a black pencil skirt, and gladiator sandals whose heels raise her 5”2” frame up a good 4 inches. I still stand a foot taller than her. I can see the tone on her legs from years of. ‘This is room two-oh-two-three, and I’d like six Coronas in an ice bucket, a bottle of Cuervo Eighteen Eighty, limes and salt. From the restaurant I’d like two number six specials, chips and salsa. Yes, send the Coronas and tequila right up.’ I made myself comfortable in one of the chairs next to the little table. ‘So tell me, Kevin, do you have a girl friend?’ I asked. He got a pained expression on his face and looked toward the window. ‘I went with a girl all through high school. When we.