I Hate Not Knowing What I Did."

You Trust Me?" Eric Sounded Surprised. "yes." "that's . . . Crazy, Sookie.

Hey, Our Hair's The Same Color," I Said, Eyeing Us Side By Side In The Mirror. Sure Is, Girlfriend." Eric Grinned At Me. "but Are You Blond All The Way Down?" Don't You Wish You Knew?" Yes," He Said Simply. Well, You'll Just Have To Wonder." I Am," He Said. "blond Everywhere," I Could Tell As Much From Your Chest Hair." He Raised My Arm To Check My Armpit. "you Silly Women, Shaving Your Body Hair," He Said, Dropping My Arm.

Finally, I Drew In A Long Breath. It Was Noisy And Painful And Just Heaven.

Oklahoma Is Very Beautiful, And Eric Loves Beauty, But He Already Has That In You.

Softie Was Not A Word You Could Use In The Same Sentence As Eric.