Alana Church

She had been an enthusiastic and inventive lover, even after Kathryn had been born, often surprising him by sending their daughter to the babysitter without telling him and meeting him dressed in some outrageous outfit, engaging in roleplay.

most of the people you and I know have had sex. Most of us wouldn’t mind having it again. And there’s nothing shameful about talking about it.”

“Okay,” he replied, hoping to god she would drop the subject. “The next time I get laid, I’ll make sure you know all the details.”

His mother laughed, flipping a damp washcloth at him, which he avoided easily.

“I don’t think we need to go that far.”

It was always like this the first time she saw a new client.