‘I’m sorry to hear that your first time was such a disaster, Jordan. That’s what I’m trying to teach Kate. She needs to wait for the right boy...and the right time. This is far too special to take lightly, and then regret forever.’ ‘So, Mom, do you remember your first and where you were?’ asked Kate quickly. Paula looked at Kate for a few seconds and then smiled. ‘Yes, I do. It was on my honeymoon with your father.’ ‘Aunt Diane, tell us the truth! Mom was only a couple years older than you. Do. It's not too much for someone as special as you."She gave him a long kiss. Then said, "It's so pretty. And, I love you somuch." I love you too." Now open yours."Jason slowly unwrapped his gift. It was a box from one of the local dressshops. Inside the box was a very pretty blouse, and a short, tight, grayskirt. Jason looked at Ronnie, smiled, and said, "This is so cute. It'lllook great." I figured that you could wear it tomorrow night when we go out." But, I'll freeze in this short skirt,". ” She said, carrying the depression from her smile out into her voice.“If you regret what we did, all you had to do was say so. I’m not an ignorant arsehole who would go off tap. It’s better than ignoring me.”“You think I regret what we did together? Nothing could be further from the truth. I loved our time together.”“Then what is it? What’s the problem? Because going from having sex with a person to acting as if they don’t exist isn’t normal. Not without a reason.”“There is something. But it’s. . if I don't like what I see over there, the next conversation you and I have will be about your going to school somewhere a little closer to home."With that, Madison picked up her bags and walked away. Cindy was stewing. Even if her parents were paying her way through college, they had no right to tell her how to live her life. And she wasn't hurting anyone. She beat back her anger. Making decisions while angry was a good way to make bad decisions. She took two deep breaths, and let them out.