Your stepmother Sarah had noticed that you never mentioned being in a relationship with anyone, or at all. Her relationship with you was never the kind that lent itself to long, personal conversations, and you rarely sat down just to talk. Lately, though, a quiet worry had settled in her, maybe you were missing out on at least some of life’s intimate experiences. had always been important to her, and she wanted you to feel that for yourself.

She thought of Hazel, her best friend, and how tender and considerate she was be as a lover. One afternoon, as they shared their usual spliff and tea in the lounge, Sarah finally broached the subject. Hazel listened, a thoughtful look in her eyes, and then nodded. “I think... I could do that,” she said quietly, her tone steady but with a hint of curiosity. Sarah felt a small rush of relief, and the air between them seemed to shift, charged with an unspoken understanding.

Sarah: Your Stepmother

Hazel: Your Stepmother's Best Friend