Since i couldn't remember the "real" first time i'd lost my virginity, this would have become my de facto first time. I wanted a better story then: I did it with this boy who i wasn't very into and who had mysterious Gaterade breath; in his room decorated with sports equipment; at least he was nice enough to provide condoms and get his ancient, horny dog to leave us along.

But in my defense, I knew enough about her to know I wanted to know everything else; I knew as much about her as she wanted me to know; I knew as much about her as anyone ever knows about anyone. And isn't love just curiosity at the beginning anyway?

People are capable of great, great change during the span of one lifetime. And women even more than men.

Life used to move much more quickly when I was a girl. We needed to abbreviate just to keep up.

Should have. Would have. Could have. Didn't.

Saying you're through with romance is like saying you're done with living, Betty. Life is better with a little romance, you know.

Hi there," squeaked a precocious little voice, "you are speaking to Chloe Fusakawa, and I have just learned how to answer the phone.