Spencer sat alone in the quad and sighed. Paula had called her and told her that she was paying Spencer and Glen a visit. Ashley went behind Spencer and covered Spencer’s eyes. “Guess who,” Ashley whispered.

“Ash,” said Spencer.

“Yep,” Ashley replied. Ashley uncovered Spencer’s eyes and sat down next to the younger girl. She placed a light kiss on Spencer’s lips. Spencer smiled and returned the kiss. Ashley stopped the kiss. So would you like to go out on our second date tonight, Ms. Carlin? Major devastation if you let me down, Spence.

“I’ll let you down easy, Ms. Davies,” began Spencer with a sigh. I would love to go out with you, but my Mom’s in town. She’s having dinner with our family tonight, so I have to be home. We could go out on our date tomorrow night, right?

“Right, it’s not a problem,” Ashley stated. Paula hasn’t been around since you were thirteen. What’s her sudden interest in your family now? She hasn’t called or made visits before today.

“I don’t know what is her interest,” responded Spencer. It’s most likely because she and that doctor she cheated on Dad with are going to get a divorce. A lot has changed in three years.

“She never knew you were into girls, right?” Ashley asked with curiosity.

“Nope,” answered Spencer. I’m going to tell her though tonight about me being a lesbian and that you and I are dating.

“Do you want me to be there with you for moral support?” Ashley questioned with concern. I remembered how Paula used to intimidate you, babe. To be honest, she used to scare the shit out of me, too.

“Really?” said Spencer.

“Really,” Ashley replied. We’re in this together.

Later on, Spencer and Ashley were having dinner at Spencer’s house and sat next to each other. They were holding hands under the table. “So Ashley,” began Paula.

“Yes, Mrs. C?” Ashley asked.

“Are you still shaming your mother since you’re sleeping around with other girls?” questioned Paula coldly.

“Mom, stop it,” Spencer sighed. Ashley likes who she likes. It doesn’t make her a bad person.

“It’s okay, sweetie,” responded Ashley reassuringly. Christine was never around to begin with. Even when I thought I was straight. The answer is I still do like girls.