Chapter Twenty-Seven
The next morning saw them turn to the topic of McCarthy again. No lesson was intended, they were both just enthusiastic fans. It was an agreeable way to avoid discussion of Karl’s situation. The fact that it was the anniversary of his accident loomed in the background. But after the previous night’s drama they had a tacit pact to just enjoy the end of their estrangement.
Doreen was full of smiles and touches and unexpected kisses. While never apologizing for what she’d put him through, she made it obvious that she was as happy as he that it was over. They bantered and flirted through the bowel routine, and the ease of affection between them let Karl forget the physical and emotional distress of the vibrator. When Doreen checked him at the end he was even able to moan
