He didn't ponder that question very long, either.The clock mounted on the classroom wall told the students that the class period was ticking down its ...inal moments. James didn't have to look at the clock. He read the telltale signs of students gathering up books, preparing to bolt to the cafeteria."Becky Chandler, I need to see you before you go to lunch," James called out, just in the nick of time as the bell rang just after he said it.As the students filed out of the classroom Becky remained. I rinse the plate and silverware, place them in the rack to dry, and turn. Jacob is standing close. I put my arms up and he steps into me. I wrap my arms around his neck and pull him in for a hungry kiss. He is very gentle.I pull back and show him a playful scowl. He tilts his head and asks, “What?”“I’m okay, Jacob. Despite the slight limp and the bruises, I am okay.” We look at each other. I take a breath and continue, “I need you guys … and not to pamper me. I NEED you. You guys. Most of them fellas get the holla girls to haul they ashes on Saturday nights. I would be willing to do the nasty with any of the good-looking ones, but my pappy is powerful mean when he thinks some young whippersnapper is plotting to slip his man-stick into his youngest offspring.The preacher man came up the mountain just recent and he tole me I had to fess up all my sins and ask forgiveness. Now that made me God-awful confused cause I ain't got no particular sin that I can recall.I didn't. You won't be so mad at me when you see my report card."Her mother smiled and took her hand. "Did you get good grades?" she asked.Jen leaned some more. "A four-point-oh," she admitted.Her mother squeezed her hand. It sent a message up to the snake. The time was nearing."Good for you, honey," her mother said.Jen felt the tip of a snake's head slip out of her ass. This snake was black with yellow stripes. She walked forward and leaned against her mother. It was time. The snake dropped out and fell.