““Once they were inside the park Bay asked, “Isn’t there a store at the Rio Grande Village?” “What is it you need?” “Chocolate.” “It’s a hundred degrees in the shade,” he said. “Chocolate is going to melt.” “Well, actually, it isn’t chocolate I need. It’s something else. I didn’t want to embarrass you.” “What?” “Tampax.” He eyed her sideways. “Why didn’t you bring some from home? Or pick some up at the safeway?” She flushed. “I didn’t think of it. Not that it’s any of your business, but my periods aren’t regular.” He made a disgusted sound. “This is exactly why I didn’t want to bring you along.””
