I found her slumped in an armchair and shook her shoulder to wake her up. No response at all. Nervous that we would be busted for stealing alcohol I ...ried harder, still no response. My brain engaged as I realised the potential opportunity.I assessed the situation concluding that I was relatively safe this being the part of the house where the family lived. Drinks party guests were unlikely to snoop around. The house was old with creaky floorboards that would alert me to anyones presence in. But I can't if you won't confidein me."Jim's words hit home. Robyn still felt extremely embarrassedabout her period. But this was *Jim*, she reminded herself.They'd shared *everything* together. He'd accepted the factof her transformation with relative aplomb. And he wasprepared to stand by her without question. He wasn't a machojerk; Robyn knew that from long familiarity. He just wantedto help in any way he could.She lowered her gaze and said, "I've got my period. And it'skind of freaking me. "Not your fault. I could have said something but... you just don't put the brakes on a sight like that."We tried to laugh. Failed."How long 'til they get back?" I was suddenly thinking about the look of horror on D's Mum's face as she was confronted by a room that smelled of fags and cunt and a massive stain on her couch."Five hours."We sat in silence staring at Laura's mess."Shit," he sighed, "how the fuck do you get piss stains out of suede?" D blew town two days later. I knew he would. He. This is important. Itindicates affection, desire, passion. Good. Now, with your hands on hershoulders, slide your hands up and around you partner's neck, untilyou're hugging her around the neck."She waited while the pairs complied. "Alright, now... open-mouthed kissagain as before, while I count five... one, two, three, four, five.Good!"She waited until she had their full attention before continuing."Now, arms around the neck is a good thing to do for a number of reasons.Like the eye contact it.