”“There’s only one problem I can think of,” said Sharon. “There are more women than men.”“What if some of the girls are bi-curious?” a...sked Thea. “Nothing says this all has to be exclusively boy girl, does it?”I hadn’t thought of that. The thought of another woman first disgusted and frightened me, but underneath that was another layer entirely. I was curious, I had to admit. “Nothing at all,” I said.I wondered what would happen if I tipped over the apple cart and the direction of our group. " Honey, you know there is no way around it. That is why I am so upset.She knows we are desperate. I don?t want you see getting beat up bythese ruffians. You have no choice. I?ll leave while you do it because Idon?t want to see you getting degraded. I really love you and if I knewof any other way we?d go a different path."I hung my head. Shouldn?t I try to go back to Andrea? She?d throw me outonce again, specially seeing my like that. Even putting back my maleclothes wouldn?t make me look very. Yes, excitement.We are both transfixed now. Our evening meal abandoned. Then, a little after seven o'clock, the blind has raised a little more."Oh MY GOD!" Amanda squeals...There, pinned to the back of the chair, a handwritten sign. Simple, straightforward, easy to read...9:00 pm Tonight? Amanda writes:"We'd better eat, Suzy. I think we might need all our energy!"I know that my eyes are betraying my emotions, all the former feelings of anticipation and excitement but this time shared with my. So much was going on ... and, regretfully, Bill had to admit he was too young for all this. Too young to have someone like Ai to take care of, too young to be having a serious relationship with Julie ... every day was a new crisis. He just wanted a month, or even a week, with nothing more important going on than having to study for a test.God, did he just think that?"Bill!"Betty's shout brought his attention to the task at hand. Seeing she was excitedly pointing, Bill's gaze followed her finger.