We were out a good bit longer than I thought we’d be but still beat the girls back, although a quick text ascertained they were on their way too.The... arrived ten minutes later and it was a good job Lisa had took my 4x4 otherwise they’d never have got everything in – they’d spent about £400 on vegetables and all the other assorted crap you buy just because it’s Christmas. We shouted the k**s down from upstairs and unloaded both cars – Ally & Heather taking charge and dictating what went where –. And she is your girlfriend? I never would have thought that she was......" Natasha caught herself just before she said something stupid."Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to....uh....I was just surprisedEmi took her hand, "It's okay. I don't mind you asking. I can see how that might have got your curiosity."As Emi held the asian beauties hand, Natasha didn't move. In fact, she was looking at her hand in Emi's, almost fascinated by it. Emi put her other hand over Natasha's and gave it a squeeze.. ” She giggled and the conversation ended a minute or two later. I looked at the clock and it was almost 5 a.m., so there was no point in trying to go back to asleep. The day flew by and I got a lot accomplished. That evening I went to a local Chinese Restaurant, got a lot of take out and went back home. I took a quick shower, then sat down to eat and watch TV. About five minutes later my phone rang and once again it was Sarah. I debated on whether to answer the phone or not. I was not up to. As I passed Kathleen's house, shecame to the door and called out after me to stop and wait, then a momentlater she emerged from her house with her coat and running shoes on."Where are we going?" she chirped as we both set off."To the library to copy some of that stuff on the Pill I told you about.Mom's agreed to get me another prescription if she doesn't see anythingscary. Wanna come along?" Sounds good," Kath said. "Actually that's what I wanted to tell you - Imean, about pills."I slowed down.