An English professor marries a younger instructor later in life. He gains a stepdaughter that he learns may be his own daughter. As he learns to live with them both, he also learns about himself. This is a journey of discovery, played out in a small, but stimulating, world.
Dan's sister, Selina, and her teenage daughters, Nat and Roz, are going through an emotional crisis and come round for a visit. The three women are 'drop-dead gorgeous', and Dan isn't made of stone. Neither, it transpires, are they. Their visit just gets longer and longer...
A Chloe Story Danny, a sixth-form teacher, bumps into one of his students on a shopping trip, unbeknown to Danny, Chloe has been lusting after her teacher for years, and today she takes her chance. If he accepts Chloe's offer his career and relationship are at risk. Is Danny's life about to change for the better, or will it just implode. (note: I've deliberately left out one code so I don't spoil a surprise)
Jack's office can't book him a nice hotel for a conference, so he ends up at an old motel outside of the city. Despite his best efforts, Chelsea, a resident catches his attention and they form an unlikely friendship.
Young Patti is looking forward to her 16th birthday as tension between her parents heats up to the point of separation. Patti is heartbroken until she and her dad begin to bond in a way that father and daughter should not.
Mom! I don't need a babysitter! Oh! Ah... never mind! :-) "Rebound lover. I am her rebound lover. Ok, that's fine. I'm fine with that. I like being rebounded upon!"
A story in the Trainor thread Part of the God joined together universe
Marilyn Grant figured that any fool could see where her relationship with Andy was headed, and Marilyn wasn't a fool. It just wasn't at that stage, yet. And, then, suddenly, it was. Thursday evenings, Nov. 21 - Jan. 2
University or college years: parties, copious quantities of alcohol, and even more sex. I must have missed the memo on that but there were a few choice experiences. One birthday in particular stands out. Jill and Annabel come back to my flat. I think Annabel might be trying to set me up with her friend. And maybe she is - it's even working. But Jill and I soon discover that the adventurous Annabel has other ideas too.