Chapter 26: More Drama By the time they got to Valerie’s apartment, Sam was exhausted and prayed she would be allowed to go to sleep with no hassle. Valerie seemed to calm down a little on the drive home, once Donna was out of sight. In the quiet of the dark apartment, both women soon gave in to the alcohol and late hour. * * * * The next morning Sam woke in a fog, taking a few minutes to tune in to where she was. But when she felt Valerie’s body next to her, Sam’s sensual side took over. She reached for Valerie and kissed her deeply, running a gentle hand down the woman’s flat belly. Valerie returned the kiss, coming up to her knees and straddling Sam’s waiting body. Years before, Sam had secretly read the book “Stone Butch Blues.” It seemed to her this almost described Valerie—a ston

