I was still worried about her going out with other guys.I went to her house to pick her up for our last date before I had to leave. I asked to use the...bathroom. My stomach was all tightened in nerves and I wanted to see if they had any antacids, like Tums. When I opened the medicine cabinet I got a couple of Tums out of the package. As I replaced them on the shelf, I noticed a package of birth control pills. I glanced at the name on them and knew they were Mary's. Does that mean she has been. ‘I wish you would stay the night. I worry for you to drive home this time of night.’ ‘I promise you we’ll get to that part soon,’ she said. ‘You do know we don’t have to have sex to share the same bed,’ he reminded. ‘I know, but just because River is cool with us dating doesn’t mean I could stay over whenever I want,’ she said. ‘I get what you’re saying, but that doesn’t make me feel better about letting you go home alone at this hour,’ he said. Elle smiled and gave him a kiss. ‘You’re so. These people just don't know what they're doing! We need to get rid of all of em."She blinked. The whole table looked disinterested. Slumping in their seats."These things have gotten really boring lately." Nancy half whispered in my direction. I looked to the right at my husband's expression. He agreed. The small consulting company he worked for was a terrific place. They had always treated us fantastically. But the company was getting bigger, the people older, and these events more. Whats your name, the girl asked. Trevor. Why isnt your daughter helping you do this, if its for her? Its a present, I said. Besides, shes out with her mom right now. How old is your daughter? Probably about your age, I replied. Shes thirteen. Oh, Alyssa said. Im only twelve, actually. I brought my saw up to the board, lined it up with the line I had drawn earlier, and began to cut. How do you like the neighborhood? It was the first question that came to mind, but Alyssa did not immediately.