This is one of many of what I call "The Laura Stories". Each of the stories is written as if it were her first time - just something I prefer. This one is about lovely Laura at a film lab with her boss, and they have to work late to get the film done for the next day. It gets hot in a film lab - in more ways than you thought.
I was supposed to be out late, but my plans became cancelled. My sister was supposed to be home alone bored, but she was having a slumber party. Now I was stuck in my room bored and my sister was having fun with her two friends. My night didn't stay that way.
It wasn't until after her sister Grace agreed to look after Teddy that Angie told her that he was addicted to video games. Grace wasn't too worried though: she was pretty sure she had some ways to lure her nephew away from his console.
How far should a mother go to help her son learn the ropes of dating? That is the question I faced. Going on a practice "date" with him seemed like a good idea. I never expected where it would actually lead. Read and find out how far I went.
Clair and Cliff Huxtable are doing what married couples do, when their teenaged daughter barges in. A problem? Of course not; it's a chance for Mom to provide a few lessons.
George and Michelle had been bitter opponents. With one pitch Michelle rang his bell. But with any luck, he was soon going to be 'high and inside' Michelle. Batter up.
A man recounts his first time a long time ago when only a boy. The experience made an indelible impression on him which he always recalls with pleasure and appreciation for the educational school system.
Despite the difference in their ages a widower finds love with his young neighbour, Elizabeth. After his death, she in turn finds happiness with a young man, Robert, who she meets when she knocks him off his motor-bike. When she knows she is dying she grooms a replacement. But Sarah is young and there are many problems in the restrictive English university of the 1970's where he is her tutor. Will Robert and Sarah find happiness? The matter is in doubt right up to the end.