Instead of agreeing to this as Michele thought she would, Vivian reached out and turned off the one light of the lamp on the nightstand and grab- bing Michele around the waist, drew her down face to face on the bed alongside of her.

Passions which had been under complete control since bailing out from the 'Jelly Bee' years before now broke loose. She reached out and drew Viv closely to her until their lips met in one long, tempestuous kiss which caused reactions which caused Vivian to draw even closer.

Soon, Michele felt Viv's warm hand on her breast and felt herself be- coming warmer as she duplicated the move. Their nylon gowns blended together as smoothly shaved legs touched....

When Michele awoke the next morning, she was startled for a moment to see Vivian alongside of her with her head on her shoulder and it was a wonderful feeling. Even after Vivian awoke, neither said a word but remained side by side.

For the first time Michele missed Mike Dolan and wished him back and then recalling the doctor's final talk to her before she had made her choice, she fought to hold back the tears which ran down the corners of her eyes smearing the makeup which had not been removed the night before. She knew that there was no going back for her.

Vivian, noticing, inquired what was causing the outburst and Michele answered having difficulty controlling her voice. "What woman would want a man that is 99% woman? You deserve something better than me. Whatever male emotions I have are slowed to a walk. What have I got to offer you over the long pull?” Then she began to sob in earnest.

Vivian's reply put a stop to her tears. "You have plenty to offer me. I have always been a little afraid of most men and don't think that I ever would have gotten married. But with you, I can be myself since you share every interest I have and we get along beautifully. What other woman can borrow from her husband's wardrobe? Or even double date with him? Or borrow his makeup and jewelry? Where else could I find a man whose breasts excite me as I want mine to excite him? However, I am old fashioned enough to want no recurrence of last night unless I am married... and getting married to you will be a problem since you are even more feminine than I.”