My unknown client-to-be ended the conversation by saying, ‘You have no idea how much I’m looking forward to this. I can’t wait to get going.’ ...he next day found me outside a midtown office building ten minutes early — right on schedule. (I find that hunger and punctuality go hand in hand.) I noticed as I walked through the corridor/lobby and into the dumbwaiter that passed for the building’s elevator that my client-to-be didn’t appear to be doing much better than I was. This might not be such a. ”“OK,” she said softly, and squeezed my hand.We held hands for the next fifteen minutes until it was time to jump in the pool. We didn’t let go of each other’s hands as we walked out of the sauna and jumped into the pool. We climbed out of the pool and walked back into the house, still holding hands.“I’m going to take a shower. If you don’t let go, you’ll have to shower with me!” I chuckled.“I would, but Mom and Dad would kill me if they caught us.”She didn’t let go of my hand, so I pulled her. A fewminutes ago, when you were shaking your head, were you fantasising abouthaving sex with a man?" Elaine! I--" Be honest, Charlie. Tell me the truth. I promise I won't be angry orupset."I closed my eyes. "The truth," I said, "is... yes, I was. But I wouldnever, ever do that. I'm not gay, Elaine, you must know that. We have adaughter, for god's sake!" It's all right, Charlie," said Elaine, softly. "I know you're not gay.And I do trust you. All I'm saying to you now is that I understand. I just smiled and switched movements when the song changed. Jen was now behind me and I felt her hands on my waist. I intertwined my fingers with hers and bit my lip. I had to turn and face her. She was still staring at my blue eyes. They became fixed with hers and I didn't look away. Jen moved closer. I almost couldn't breath with how close she was. My lips moved across hers and I felt that I was becoming wet. She wasn't worried and just moved with my body. One more song went by with a Techno.