It had been more than a year since I'd had a sexual encounter of any sort other than masturbation, and I thought I was ready.But first, there was the ...atter of birth control. I was sent to a gynecologist for a full exam and to get a prescription for contraceptives. That would always be his Rule No. 1. I was to take no chances with a possible pregnancy. I got started later that week and stayed on them religiously for the next four years.I usually had Saturday off. It was my one day to go to town. She rubbed her head slowly against the bars of the cage as a cat might. Even the short period of isolation that she had endured until then seemed to have brought out a dependency for affection and attention.I crouched down beside the door of the cage and reached through with my hand. I brushed my fingers against her rubber covered cheek. Startled at first she backed away but then leant forward again pushing her face forward against my hand. I cupped my hand against her cheek and she pressed her. I should have let you know before the party. I'm so sorry, please forgive me." Jill was now crying. I put my arms around her, holding her tight. "Don't you worry about that, no forgiveness is needed. You and I are so close, our friendship will never be harmed by being honest with each other. Now stop your crying, all is not lost, you still are surrounded by very good friends and we will understand how you feel. As far as tonight's party was concerned, let's just chalk that up to one good. Max had always been a very handsome, charming man and he had totally taken her breath away when he first asked her out. She could hardly believe he had noticed her. On their third date, they had made love for the first time, and it blew her mind. Max was an incredible lover, she had never known sex could be so amazing. Oh, how she missed the days filled with passion, making love in front of a roaring fire place, how he always seemed to touch her in some way or all the times he had dragged her.