considerate. She has nothing to fear."
Kay came back on the phone. "Did you hear that?"
"Yeah. Thanks, Kay."
"I hate to cut you two off, but I'm told I have to go jump
in the ocean. Is there anything else you need to know?"
Rebecca looked at Alice, and they shrugged their
shoulders. "No. That's all. Thanks, Kay."
Alice hung up. "He sounds good."
Rebecca agreed. She knew that, deep down. Kay's
nervousness was probably because she understood O.E.'s
conceited side. She knew that he was definitely not like
Quentin, not typical for Rebecca. But Kay's reassurances, as
well as Dan's, made her feel much better. O.E. was gentle
and safe, she could see that.
Rebecca let out a long exhale. "He is good."
"Don't forget hot! You've got to jump that boy."
Yes, I do. Rebecca thought about their hands making
love across the table at the restaurant. She tilted her head
and stared into space. "I guess it couldn't hurt."
Alice blew out an exasperated groan. "How many times
do I have to tell you? It's not supposed to hurt! Jeez,
Rebecca, do I have to explain everything to you?" She
smiled. "Now go get yourself some of that hot jungle juice!"