”“But what happened between us; that was because I wanted it to,” Polly confessed.“So now what?” Michael asked, draining his pint.“So now ...ou spend some of that five pounds that Dr Marron left you and buy a round,” Polly smiled at him.“And then I’m going to tell you something. Something you won’t like but need to know.”Michael went up to the servery and ordered two gin and tonics; doubles. He figured he was going to need a double. He returned to the table and Polly had already lit two. Wondering if I’ve really changed at all, and have you. Will you like my current girlfriend? I thought it was her I was rushing to meet. I’m sure you’d like her. She’s pretty and sweet and kind, funny. We met through a common friend, you know her, they work together. They were lovers but it didn’t last, their needs were not the same. Blushing now, knowing that you will ask and I will shake my head no. She’s not like that, not like you. For a long time I thought I wanted someone like you, but. “When we told them that we had been naked in school, that was all it took. Mom stripped off her clothes and ordered Dad to strip, too. And that’s how we spent the rest of the evening. Dinner was just so great! We’re a family now. Never in my life have I felt so good.“But you’ll never believe what came after! Jeff and I went to his room, but the parents followed us in. That didn’t work too well, so we went to Mom’s room where there’s a king-sized bed. Anyway, would you believe it? I supervised. ‘Ah, you are there! I thought you must have gone out already.’ Bethany said when I eventually picked it up. ‘No, you’ve discovered my secret vice – I was actually still asleep.’ I admitted. ‘Goodness – I’ve been up for ages!’ ‘Well I sat up for quite a while – thinking about us.’ I explained. ‘Nice thoughts – or doubtful ones?’ she asked with a note of hesitancy in her voice. ‘Oh nothing but the very nicest ones my darling. In fact I was busily planning some sort of future for us.’ I blurted.