Junior Year Box Set

“Thank you, by the way. I could tell that you were unsure when I resisted you at first. I saw when I challenged you that you finally decided to take control. That was exactly what I needed you to do,” Rita said, then leaned into me and gave me a kiss.

I quickly looked around to see if anyone saw.

“Combine a good cry with mind-blowing sex, and I’m cured. The stress, the guilt, the building pressure gets me all twisted up inside. I needed to let out feelings that have been held in too long,” Rita said and looked at me with worry.

“I believe I understand better now. Don’t worry about Halle, she all but sent me to help you. My biggest concern is our age difference,” I said.

“I bet your mom would have a problem with this,” Rita said.

“Let’s not go there,” I said, shaking my head.

“I realize this can never be more than what we had today. I promise I won’t try to seduce you anymore.”

“Thank you.”

“If I get like this again, can I come to you? I might need you to spank me and help me get a good cry. I realize that part bothered you, but it seemed you liked the sex,” Rita said.

A smile crept onto her face, and I pulled her into a hug.

“You’re a special woman, Rita James. Maybe a bit of a freak; but then, I expect we all are. I hope you feel you can come to me if you need anything, even for me to spank you. Let’s just keep this between us,” I suggested.

“So, I’m not a terrible mother?” she asked.

“Well, I’ve not heard any complaints from the children, so I think you’re in the clear,” I said and then changed the subject. “You know, you’re on my list.”

That brought a smile to Rita’s face.

“Even if you think I’m too old.”

“Can I tell you a secret?” I asked, ignoring her comment about being too old. “I enjoyed this afternoon after the crying part.”

“Tell me about this list. Am I one of hundreds?” she asked.

“Believe it or not, I only have three names on my list.”

“Don’t keep me in suspense. Who’s my competition?” Rita asked.

“You, Adrienne, and Hannah Minacci.”

“Wow. Now I understand why you wanted to get Hannah here for the movie. You want to know a secret?” she asked.

“You’ll consider doing a foursome with them?” I asked, hopefully.

“No. Very soon you’ll be on every girl’s list, including mine.”

“Halle says I’m only handsome in a certain light,” I pouted.

“My daughter is just teasing you.”

We caught up to Flo, who gave us an amused look. We chose to ignore her. As far as she knew, we’d just had a nap. I was glad Flo was there because she knew how to keep things to herself. I was also pleased that for once, no one seemed to be paying us much attention. Anyone giving us more than a second’s glance would have known Rita had just gotten her ashes hauled.

On the helicopter ride back, Rita dropped off right away, her head on my shoulder. The helicopter’s route took us parallel to the island for a few brief minutes. I looked over at Catalina as it slowly passed out of view behind us. When my parents came for Devin and Cora’s wedding, I would have to take them here. It was a great place to get away from LA for a day.

◊◊◊ Monday December 14

When I arrived on the set, there was a new trailer on the lot. That could only mean one thing: Hannah Minacci was either here or about to arrive! Fritz looked at me as though I’d lost my mind when I began to dance in the parking lot.

“Hannah Minacci,” I said, pointing at the trailer.

Of course, I ran straight there and knocked. How could they have a trailer for her if she wasn’t even here yet? That didn’t curb my enthusiasm, though. I was a bundle of happy energy all morning. Jessup sent me to makeup, but quick blowjob from the makeup girl didn’t settle me down either. Not that I didn’t appreciate her effort, but some things just put an indelible smile on my face. I was then told to go to baseball practice and that I couldn’t come back until I was back to normal.

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Coach Revilla met me at Dodger Stadium for our practice session. Coach Boyd had called in some of his major-league pitchers to check up on their winter progress. There were also many of the Dodgers in for physicals, and several Triple-A prospects had been invited as well. It wasn’t anything officially sanctioned.

Coach Revilla had two Cubs hitters join us. I watched him work with Tony, who I’d met at my first practice. He was a big man at six-three and 240 pounds. The other player was Kris; he was six-five and weighed 230 pounds. They were both more muscular than I was. Tony was nine years older than me, while Kris was seven years older. Both were penciled in as outfielders with the Cubs.

Coach Revilla had me watch how Tony took batting practice. He stood beside me and pointed out everything Tony did well and anything that was wrong. I was somewhat happy to see that the Dodgers pitchers could confound Tony as they did me.