“Most men do not have the balls to help their women to not need them.”

“I wouldn’t have cared if my girlfriend was a Jaguar-driving Cyclops with a beard – I’d have been grateful just to have someone to make out with.”

“I dunno.” She sat on the bench and hugged the robe like a pillow. “I still think that Brett guy is cute.””Good luck getting him away from Bekka.” Cleo gathered her silky black hair into a high pony and pink-dabbed Smith’s Rosebud Salve on her lips. “She’s got more grip than Crazy Glue.””More cling than Saran Wrap,” Lala added.”More hold than Final Net.” Cleo giggled.”More possession than The Exorcist,” Lala managed.”More clench than butt cheeks,” Blue chimed in.”More competition than American Idol,” Frankie stuck out her chest and showed them her diva booty roll.The girls burst out laughing.”Nice!” Blue lifted her purple gloved hand.Frankie slapped it without a single spark.”I hate to be a downer…” Claudine shuffled back into the conversation wearing her slippers and robe. “But that girl will destroy you if she catches you with Brett.””I’m not worried,” Frankie tossed her hair back. “I’ve seen all the teen movies, and the nice girl gets the boy in the end.”

“I know you think I’m crazy. Maybe that’s because I am. About life, about this moment, about you.”

“Every relationship that has hit a crossroads has asked, “What is it that you want from me?”

“Your boss takes a dim view of SEX?”

“Most of the very few people who would choose a good heart over riches would eventually use that to either make a lot of money, or attract men or women who are rich.”