‘I am ready, follow me.’ With that, she took Antonia by the hand and Frank watched as they skipped their way, happily, into the bedroom. Frank did...not know what to make of Antonia’s behavior, and her change of heart. He was not going to say or do anything to stop her. It was her choice. She had never experienced an adventure like this. He entered the bedroom, and found her in the process of removing her clothing. Her dress was off, leaving her in one of the sets of lingerie she had purchased,. The warm water felt so good against his skin. He found it to be sosoothing. And then when he took the ball of plastic netting, squeezed agenerous portion of body wash onto it, the scent of lilacs made him feeleven more like all was right with the world. But still, something in theback of his mind screamed "this is wrong." But he didn't ask his selfwhy it was wrong. It just felt like this was the way things weresupposed to be.Getting out of the shower, he took the big fluffy towel that was. I asked Melinda Sturge but she shot me down in flames.”Dad looked at me pensively. “I guess it’s understandable in the circumstances. Your mother and I got you these anyway. We know you’re a sensible boy but we don’t want you to take any risks with HIV or AIDS.”Dad handed me a plain brown paper bag. Inside were a couple of packs of condoms.“What are you talking about? What circumstances?”“It’s okay, son, your mother and I both know,” said Dad, tapping the side of his nose. “We just want you to. " We understand," Lenore said. "But we don't have any other options. The laws are clear. You can't join us until you turn fourteen. It won't be too bad." Can I sit with you and join in your games and such?" Kelsey asked."Of course," I said. "We already study together. I don't think anyone minds if you join in the games and such."Kelsey sighed. "It's hard to wait." I know," Ashley said as Becky started the minivan forward. "We hate that we have to make you wait." You do?" Kelsey asked.Lenore.