Yet from knowing Tommy as well as I do, I know we all have much in common. For one thing, I know we are all strong minded and independent women. For a...nother, we aren’t that concerned how society views us. We are who we are instead of whom society wants us to be. Having said that, society is changing and more and more people are moving away from antiquated ideas, so what we have might become the norm in a few years. Whatever happens though, a relationship based on love and respect can’t be a bad. I moved here to get a fresh start,” said Bella, a slight nervousness creeping into her tone.“Why did you feel the need for a fresh start?”“I wanted to get away after I broke up with my boyfriend.”“Oh dear, sorry,” sighed Debbie. “What happened?” “I heard that he’d cheated on me with an employee of his. When I confronted him, he wouldn’t deny or confirm the rumours. So I broke up with him. It really was the last straw.” Bella wiped a tear from an eye. “Please, can we not speak about this. It’s. As per usual, because finals were coming up, I had agreed to go over to his house and help out with his studying, to make sure that he did not fail any classes. He was not stupid by any means, but he lacked self discipline, and he tended to rely on me to get him through the academic requirements of his life. I was happy to do it, as we were best friends after all, even if we did not hang out together.He told me flat out, that he wanted me to try an experiment for him. I asked him what it was.. I bet she’d be good in the sack.” Then I stopped. “Oh, sorry Adrian. That was thoughtless of me. Do you like her too?”Adrian laughed “No Bob, I’m afraid Viv isn’t my type.”“Really, I would have thought that most blokes would quite fancy Viv.”“No Bob. You don’t get it. I’d prefer you to Viv. You’re more my type.”It took several seconds for Adrian’s remark to sink in.“You mean ... But you...”. I stammered.“What you’re trying to say, Bob, is that I don’t look queer? We don’t all go around with.