Eighteen years after you are born you gain the right to vote.There are many other things that may actually require patience, especially things in some...ne else's control. Often, however, they only appear to require patience. Even if someone else is in control you may have the opportunity or opportunities to influence their decision or action.On the other hand, sometimes you succeed in influencing them. By pushing too soon or too hard you push them to close their minds to the alternative you. Because of that, I was able to be pretty frank about my solo sex-life, and give her a brief summary of my adventures with men. I was still giggling when she ushered me to the dreaded gynaecologist's chair, and helped me climb aboard."I'm going to give you a full internal examination my dear. It will probably give you some discomfort, if you think it's becoming too much, you must tell me. You don't have to be brave, because this isn't about bravery."She pulled on a rubber glove, and covered her. "Don't you feel like a breath of fresh air?" he asked.Vicky nodded again, but she just opened the door and remained seated.Brad stopped in the tracks. There was that engine sound again. And before he had time to react, it was too late: A police motorbike came over the hill and stopped right next to him.He glanced at the car. Nikki was petrified. But what could they do?The policeman got off the motorcycle, smiling wickedly at Brad."What is... ?" Brad tried."You just come along here," the. The two of them sat down and Cerys poured them each a generous glass.“Right,” said Allison, “what is all this about? You were being seriously weird at lunchtime. I’ve spent all afternoon trying to work out what you were getting at. It’s been a real distraction.” She lifted her glass. “Cheers!”“OK.” Cerys took a deep breath and paused, biting her lower lip.Allison could see that she was nervous about what she was about to say. “It’s all right, Cerrie, I promise not to laugh or anything.”“OK..