"Oh, so you are hard," she chuckled. "Would it make you feel better if I told you I was wet?""Nope," I replied immediately. "That's not helpful at all."We shared a nervous laugh, and then Jeannie asked, "Oh, how did Mom's date go?""It was good, I think," I replied.Mom had gone out on a double-date with Joanne and two male professors. It had been nice, they told me, but those guys had done nothing to merit a second date."How about you, Jeannie?" I asked. "Are you seeing anyone new?""I hooked up with a guy twice," she replied, "nothing serious. I met him at a party and went over to his apartment afterwards. We were both pretty drunk. I gave him another try Sunday, but he wasn't up to the standard.""Sorry," I murmured, knowing I was part of that standard."Well, it was good talking to you again, but I have to get going for class," she said. "Should I call again tomorrow night?""Sounds good," I replied. "Love you, Jeannie. Have fun.""You too," she replied.* * *The next night, I
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