"Last time we talked, you weren't that keen on boys," Shelia said. "I have had a minor change of heart," I said."Good, the other doctors will be glad ...o know". "Now let's check youout."Dr Shelia gave me a pregnancy test and did an internal on me. I willnever get used to being exposed on the table like that."Well the test is negative, but since you have never had a period wewon't be sure until a month from today."I didn't understand. Shelia said, "If you were having periods, we wouldjust wait. "There! That group of eight dots. See, the lead one is still pulling away." System, designate the lead dot Target 1. Lock onto it's course and speed. Accelerate to 650 mph." We are closing in on it." Bob said as he kept an eye on the screens in front of him. He followed the indicated suggestions quickly. He had gone from person to pilot person just hitting the approved indicator on the touch screens."Not fast enough." I muttered. Not bloody fast enough. "System, triple our current speed.". .. , uh, well, I love you. I don't ever want to lose you, either. But it does complicate things a bit. Maybe even more than you realize. But I'll just have to work those things out. Give me some time." Oh, I will. I'm so happy, Ben," she said as tears fell down her cheeks."Don't cry, Beth, things will work out for us, I promise." No, Ben, I'm not sad, I'm happy."About then, I hear Lori call from downstairs that Mom should be getting home soon, so we jumped up and dressed and went. All too soon, it was time to meet up with Mrs Wilson. She was already there when I arrived. I was pleased to see that my mother wasn't. As I got into her car, there was a strange yet welcoming fragrance although it was a little on the powerful side.We chatted quite normally as we bumped along the country lanes. Then disaster the engine spluttered and we stopped. As she got out of the car she parted her legs wide. I got out with her to lend a hand if I could. She soon had the bonnet up and with.