Although I study medicine, have drawn anatomical figures, and understand physiological knowledge, I have never had the time to date or had close friends my age to discuss these matters with. "Do you have experience?" "Of course." Seeing my embarrassment, Isla replied confidently, "Really? Does it hurt?" "Just remember to stay safe and enjoy it." Isla answered without hesitation. "Kylia, Herbert is in a wheelchair, is this convenient?" "Isla, can you stop thinking nonsense?" "How do you know I'm imagining things? I'm thinking about what might happen between you and Herbert..." "Hello? Hello, Kylia." Before Isla could finish her sentence, I hung up the phone. I took a deep breath, touched my flushed face, and immediately felt that asking Isla was a mistake. ***** Gladys

