We're the only ones who are naked."The trainer nodded. "Only trainees are naked. When you finish, you'll be dressed, whenever you're in public. When y...u are alone, you can choose whether you stay dressed or not. For Bernice and me, we were always happy to shuck these restrictive clothes when we were alone."The two looked at their bodies self-consciously."Don't worry. You'll meet other trainees soon enough."Around mile three of their walk, another pair of trainees entered the gym. They were. That night we went to bed and I could tell he was still "processing" soI kissed him goodnight and turned over. He had an early meeting the nextday and so he was gone when I woke. I showered, got dressed, called acab and headed to the airport. I flew home that day thinking that I'dlost him. When I got home, I went down to the convenience store on thecorner and bought a quart of chocolate ice cream. I came home and put onsome sweat pants, ate the entire quart and watched an old movie on TVcalled. Veronica was honestly ashamed of the fact she never managed to stay in the convent because of her issues with getting pregnant and all. At least, she knew when she was being silly and I knew she had some fairly good goals to achieve in life despite her failure in religious circles. I think I was the only one that knew it was the devious plotting of the sanctimonious old priest that got her in the family way. Everyone just automatically assumed it was the Puerto Rican delivery boy or one of the. “Depends on what?” she finally asked.“It depends on if you’re a true fan or not.” I answered.“Oh ... You have no idea, I am a huge fan.” she said, once again holding out her jersey.“Well then, I guess I will sign ... But, only if you know my name and jersey number... “ I kidded her once again.“Brian Stevens, you’re number ninety nine.” she shot back immediately.“Wow, I am impressed.” I responded, signing my usual scribble quickly, followed by the # 99.“Oh my God.” she exclaimed, “My friends are.