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September 12, 1982, McKinley, Ohio

“Hi, Jos,” I said when her roommate called her to the phone.

“Hi. How are things?”

‘Shitty!’ I wanted to say, and not in Russian. I also wanted to tell her I missed her and wanted to see her, but saying that might only make things worse. At this point, though, I wondered what ‘worse’ might be.

“OK. How are you doing?”

“I’m getting used to the routine and how different things are here from West Monroe.”

Her answer was flat, and she sounded disinterested. I didn’t have a clue what to say next. I felt as if I was walking through a minefield, where any misstep could blow up in my face. I wanted to scream that I loved her. But, it was better to just say it gently.

“Jos,” I said softly.

“Don’t, Mike. It’ll just be harder.”

“Why?”

“I need time. I’ll see you at Thanksgiving.”

It was ALREADY difficult, and saying it wasn’t going to make it worse.

“I love you, Jos, no matter what.”

“I know.”

I let out a sigh, “Fine. I’ll see you in November.”

I replaced the receiver in the cradle without waiting for a response and sagged down onto the couch. I had known in my heart of hearts this was going to happen. Angie had understood that as well and had gently suggested I work on deepening my friendship with Clarissa. Jocelyn didn’t WANT to be ‘Jos’, which caused my heart to ache, and as much as I liked Clarissa, there was no possible substitute for Jos.

About ten minutes later, there was a knock on the door.

“Mike, it’s Angie,” I heard through the closed door.

“Come in,” I called out sullenly.

She opened the door, took one look at me, then shut and locked it behind her. She came over to the couch, sat very close, put her arms around me. I buried my head in her shoulder and she held me as I sobbed. Angie stroked my hair and did her best to soothe me until I stopped crying a few minutes later. I stayed cuddled next to her and perhaps two minutes later, she kissed the crown of my head.

“Mike?” she said softly. “If you need me...”

I sat up slowly and took both her hands in mine.

“Ang, if we do that, it has to be because of us, not because of Jocelyn.”

“You’re sure?”

I smiled and nodded, “Very. If it ever happens, it can’t be about anyone except the two of us.”

“Thank you,” she whispered, sounding relieved.

“Can I ask you something?”

“Sure.”

“If Clarissa is supposed to be my new best friend, as it were, what does that make you?”

“According to me? Or according to the dorm?”

“The dorm?”

The corners of her lips turned up in just a hint of a smile, “They call me ‘Mrs. Loucks’ behind our backs.”

Despite my sadness, I laughed softly, “And that’s why?”

She shook her head, “No. I don’t care what other people say. I just thought you needed to be very close to someone emotionally and physically.”

“You’re doing just fine without that. So, forget the dorm, then. What about you?”

“You, uhm, can talk about anything with Clarissa without it, uhm, being risky.”

“What do you mean?”

“She’s not attracted to you in that way, if you know what I mean. And you see her as, I don’t know, a very, very close colleague, not someone you would want to date.”

All of that was true, but Angie didn’t know WHY it was true. In this instance, the ‘why’ wasn’t important.

I nodded, “True. She’s a pal, if you will. That’s what she wants and needs and that’s what I want and need. And we have the same career path and basic life goals.”

Including each of us finding a woman to love! But again, I couldn’t say that to Angie.

“I notice you’re careful with what you say around me, and how you act when I’m around. It’s just slightly different from when you don’t know I’m there.”

“Spying on me?” I grinned.

“No, but it happens. And I’ve talked to Clarissa, Sandy, Sophia, and last semester, Melody. You’re a bit freer around them than around me.”

“Is that a problem?” I asked.

“No. You know how conservative I am. Or, as my dad calls it, ‘properly ladylike’. Probably about how Tasha’s dad expects her to behave.”

I nodded, “Yes. I act the same way around her parents as I do you, though I’m a bit freer with joking and teasing around you because you said it was OK.”

Angie smiled impishly, “I suspect he doesn’t know which girls you fool around with, either!”

“No. I’d be in REAL trouble with him if he did.”

“Does Tasha know?”

“It depends on what you mean by ‘know’. Does she know for a fact who I’ve been with? No. Does she know I’ve been with someone? Yes. I’m sure she suspects Melody. Beyond that, I have no idea. It’s not something I talk about with her. You only know because of the way our friendship developed.”

“Because I shut you down.”

“Because you did what you needed to do for you. And I told you, if you remember, I could accept that kind of relationship if that’s what you needed.”

“And I told you ‘no’, because I had no idea if I’d ever want to do that with you.”

“But today?”

“Maybe it was foolish, but I was pretty sure you’d say ‘no’.”

“And if I hadn’t?”

“Then I would have.”

“And that would have been supremely damaging to our relationship.”

“I hadn’t thought about that,” Angie sighed. “Only about what you needed. But you thought about what I needed.”

“And us?”

“I’m happy with where we are right now. I know you’re seeing Tasha and Katy, and you’ll probably date other girls. That’s OK, Mike. I can’t make any promises to you right now about the future.”

“I know. Which is why you shouldn’t have offered.”

Angie nodded, “I know.”

There was a knock at the door. I got up and opened it to find Clarissa, Sophia, and Sandy. I invited them in, shutting, but not locking, the door behind them.

“You don’t look so hot,” Clarissa observed.

“Jocelyn,” I said.

Clarissa nodded, “We were afraid of that. When you closed your door after Angie came in, we figured you were upset. Are you doing OK?”

“No, but having my friends here is a big help.”

“Is there anything we can do for you?” Sophia asked.

I shook my head, “Nobody can fix this except Jos and me, if even we can.”

“Sorry, I meant to help you not be depressed.”

“Just what I said — be my friends.”

“The guys were talking about going to the lake for a few hours. Are you interested?”

“You should go,” Sandy said. “Sitting here and brooding won’t help.”

“She’s right, Mike,” Angie added.

“Sure; let’s go.”

The girls left to change. I put on my bathing suit and a t-shirt, then pulled on socks and tennis shoes and went out into the hall where the gang was assembling.

“You look like you need some serious cheering up,” Tess said with a twinkle in her eye.

I forced a smile, “I’m OK. Just some trouble with a friend back home.”

“That’s tough,” Gina said. “My best friend, who I’ve known since we were toddlers, is in Arizona and I miss her something fierce. We did EVERYTHING together!”

“Everything?” Valerie smirked. “Interesting!”

Gina laughed, “Same night, different hotel rooms after Prom, and different guys, you pervert!”

“Perverts have WAY more fun!” Valerie laughed.

“And only the good die young,” I added.

“Well, I guess we’ll all come to your funeral, White Boy!” Clark said, laughing hard.

Larry, Carter, Pete, and Jason all joined in laughing, and I was surprised when I did as well.

“He’s not THAT good,” Melody smirked.

“Feel the burn!” Clark laughed. “Damn, girl!”

“I didn’t mean it THAT way, you jerk!”

“Uh-huh,” Clark nodded. “When you want it for real, you come see Clark.”

“Yes, see Clark,” Amy said fiercely. “And Clark will find out what ELSE I can use the biology dissection kits for!”

“Yes, Dear!” Clark smirked, which led to Amy smacking him on the arm.

“If you all are done with your foreplay, can we get going?” Robby asked.

There was general laughter, including from Angie, and the first group piled into the elevator. When everyone was in the lobby, we divided up, with Angie, Clarissa, and Sandy riding with me.

“You seem to have your pick of Freshmen girls if you want,” Clarissa teased.

“All Tess did is say I needed some cheering up,” I protested. “That’s hardly an invitation.”

Sandy laughed hard, “Seriously? Are you THAT dense? Girls don’t say that to guys unless they want to at least get a little frisky! And usually, they mean seriously frisky!”

“Whatever,” I said, shaking my head.

“OK. He’s seriously down if he says ‘whatever’ to the offer of Freshman nookie!” Sandy teased.

“IT WASN’T OFFERED!” I protested.

“She’s probably right, Mike,” Angie said quietly. “You’re a nice guy and those three seem to be a bit free with their affection.”

“Angie Stephens!” Clarissa laughed. “Did you just politely call them sluts?”

“No!” Angie gasped. “That is NOT what I meant! I just meant that they obviously aren’t virgins and make lots of suggestive remarks.”

“Which proves nothing,” I said. “I knew someone who talked about it ALL the time and didn’t lose their virginity until after I did. Heck, lots of guys in High School talk about it, and even brag about it, when they most likely haven’t done anything.”

“But not girls,” Sandy said. “It’s like a state secret with most girls. The ones who talk about it mostly HAVE done it and are interested in doing it again. At least from the girls I know.”

“Can we drop this, please,” I asked. “I have the three of you and Sophia to help cheer me up, not to mention the guys.”

“You and Clark?” Sandy laughed. “Oh God, I would PAY to see that!”

“Ewww!” Angie gasped, turned bright red, and frowned.

“Oops,” Sandy said. “Sorry, Ang. That was a bit over the top.”

“Can we PLEASE drop it?” I asked, doing my best to sound firm but not exasperated.

The girls were all quiet for the rest of the short drive to the lake. I did my best to have a good time, but it was difficult not to think of Jocelyn. Sophia asked me to toss horseshoes with her, Robby, and Lee, and that helped, because I was focused on the game, not to mention the fact that neither Robby nor Lee knew anything about the situation, which meant it didn’t come up in the conversation.

“You’re getting better,” Robby said when we finished our fifth game. “Soon we’ll be able to pair you with Sophia occasionally and you won’t get completely smoked!”

“Where did you guys pick this up?” I asked.

“My dad is a member of the VFW,” Lee said. “A bunch of the guys from World War II and Korea play horseshoes and they invited us when we were about ten. Thank God they weren’t into shuffleboard!”

“There are shuffleboard courts at the public swimming pool near where I live,” I said. “But I never saw the point.”

“What sport did you play?” Robby asked.

“Chess!” I laughed. “And you know about karate, obviously.”

“No baseball or anything?”

I shook my head, “I was on a Little League team up through fifth grade, but I was only so-so. And I’m not exactly built to play football, nor tall enough for basketball. I wouldn’t have minded trying to play ice hockey, but there isn’t a rink close enough.”

“You have to start that when you’re like five if you want to be good,” Lee said. “I have a cousin up in Minnesota who learned to skate when he was three and started playing hockey at five. He’s on a scholarship to the University of Maine.”

“Nice,” I said. “Think he’ll make the pros?”

“He’s good, but not THAT good. He’s just paying for college. He’s going into sports management. His ultimate goal is to coach or work in the front office for an NHL team.”

“That sounds like a fun career.”

“And just about as bloody as yours!” Lee laughed. “Between the fights, the ‘high sticks’, and the cuts from skates, there’s a lot of blood.”

I nodded, “Yeah, but hockey players are all like ‘stitch me up so I can go back out and play’. I saw a game where a guy lost three teeth and was back on the ice five minutes later!”

“Boys are dumb,” Sophia declared. “And men are just overgrown boys!”

“Ignore her,” Lee laughed. “She’s been ragging on us for six years!”

“Shall we make a list?” Sophia asked with a smirk. “I distinctly recall the barbecue at your house last Summer. You and your cousin? ‘Hold my beer and watch this’? It’s amazing what boys will do on a dare!”

“There is no need to get nasty!” he protested.

“Nasty? Me? I was just going to tell Mike about the trip to the emergency room!”

“Sophia!” he protested.

Undeterred, she continued, struggling mightily to hold in her laughter, “Let’s just say trying to hurdle the charcoal barbecue grill did not end well for our friend here!”

“So THAT is how it’s going to be?” Lee sneered with an evil glint in his eye. “Ask Sophia about the Senior class party!”

“No!” she shrieked. “Do NOT say it!”

Lee continued smoothly, ignoring her protest, “She went off into the woods with someone. When she came back, I offered her a tissue to remove what she claimed was mayonnaise from her cheek!”

“YOU! ARE! A! DEAD! MAN!” Sophia spat.

Robby and Lee both looked at each other and burst out laughing, with Robby doubling over and almost in tears. I couldn’t think of anything silly or serious to say that wouldn’t potentially land me in the doghouse with Sophia, so I simply kept my mouth shut and did my best to keep my visage neutral. Sophia turned on her heel and stalked off. I decided it was in my best interest to follow her, rather than remain with her tormenters or to go toss a frisbee or football with the guys. After a couple of minutes of walking next to Sophia, I mustered the courage to speak.

“Are they always that bad?” I asked.

Sophia sighed, “Usually they’re worse. But they promised to behave when anyone else is around. I guess from their perspective, you’re close enough that they aren’t going to hold back.”

“And let me guess, in High School, you gave as good as you got.”

“Yeah, but...”

“They asked you not to tell anyone they’re gay,” I said neutrally.

“I knew people would figure it out. They mostly managed in High School, though some people were suspicious. But they asked girls to dances as cover. They were kind of pissed at the double standard where girls dancing together is cool, but guys dancing together is automatically homosexual.”

“What’s the big deal?” I asked.

Sophia shook her head, “Seriously? You don’t know how gay guys are treated?”

“I’ve never known one. Well, I mean, I’m sure I know someone from High School who is, but I don’t know. If that even makes sense.”

“It does. Getting a reputation as a lesbian isn’t nearly as dangerous. Crude jokes, sure. But a gay guy? He’ll get the shit beat out of him in the locker room, or end up with a swirly, or worse. I’m sure you’ve heard about the murder of Harvey Milk by Dan White in San Francisco because Milk was gay.”

I nodded, “I heard about that, yes.”

“And the shooting in West Greenwich Village where some maniac shot up two gay bars, killing three people and wounding six more?”

“Yes.”

“And the gay bar in New Orleans that was burned to the ground killing over thirty men in 1973?”

“That one I don’t know about. I would have been ten.”

“Robby and Lee told me about it. I’m sure you can see how it’s not exactly safe to let anyone know. Can I ask you a question?”

“Sure,” I replied.

“The Orthodox Church is adamant that homosexuality is a grave sin. As serious as you are, why are you OK with it.”

“The Orthodox Church is opposed to all sex outside of marriage. I don’t think God awards bonus points for it being a guy and a girl versus two girls or two guys! Sin is sin. Also, it’s ‘missing the mark’, which is something we all do. My priest taught that I should worry about my own sins, and when I am perfect, THEN I can worry about others. Well, once I deal with the sin of pride which comes from thinking I’m perfect!”

Sophia laughed, “Let me guess, you went to Sunday School every Sunday.”

“Right up until I graduated. I considered going to adult Sunday School at Saint Michael the Archangel, but I feel I need that hour for other things. You didn’t go?”

“I went to Greek school on Sunday so I could learn to speak Greek and learn Greek culture. Some of the kids went to Sunday School, but not me or my little sister.”

“I hope your Greek is better than my Russian!”

Sophia laughed, “I doubt it; I promptly forgot most of it. My parents mostly speak English at home. The only ones who spoke Greek were my mom’s parents, but they moved back to Greece when my grandfather retired about five years ago. How about you?”

“My dad is of Dutch heritage, but they were here long before the US was founded, so he only speaks English. My mom speaks fluent Russian, as do her parents, plus quite a few people at the church back home; not as many do at the church here. I judge my speaking skills as about equal to a retarded six-year-old.”

“That would be me trying to speak Greek at this point!” Sophia laughed. “Now that we’re alone, Clarissa and Angie told me you were pretty bummed about your friend from back home.”

I shrugged, “I am, but there isn’t much I can do about it.”

“If you need someone to talk to, I’m here.”

“Thanks. I really do appreciate it. And playing with you guys did help me keep this afternoon from being a total downer.”

“Good. You’re a good guy, Mike. Just be yourself and things will work out.”

“I wish I could be as sure as you are,” I sighed.

“You look like you could use a hug. Would you like one?”

“Sure,” I agreed.

Sophia laughed softly, “I don’t know that I’ve ever had a guy sound so dejected when I offered to hug him!”

“Sorry.”

We stopped walking and Sophia wrapped her arms around me and gave me a very nice hug. I kept my arms loose around her, so as not to do anything which might upset her. She held the hug for about fifteen seconds, then released me.

“Feel better?” she asked.

I smiled, “It helped. Thanks.”

“You’re not going to ask about the story?”

I shook my head, “It’s none of my business.”

Sophia laughed, “You are too funny, Michael Loucks!”

“Funny?”

“Maybe different is a better word. You just sort of let most things just flow past you, you know, like water off a duck’s back, or whatever.”

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April 3, 1983, McKinley, Ohio “Hi, Mike!” “Hi, Mrs. Landers.” “Come on in. Nancy is putting the finishing touches on dinner.” I hadn’t said anything to Nancy about my fasting rule because I didn’t want to create any issues with their Easter dinner. “Thanks!” “Your Easter isn’t for another month, right?” she asked. “May 8th, though our service starts about 10:30pm the night before.” “We went to midnight mass when I was little, but Nancy and I prefer the first morning mass at 5:30am....

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 8 Lessons Learned

July 23, 1982, Circleville, Ohio “I’m sorry I missed our date late Friday,” Katy said after greeting me with a kiss and letting me into the house. “That’s the fourth time you’ve apologized! I accepted your apology when you called to tell me, and for that, you don’t have to apologize! How is your grandmother?” “No change since we spoke on Wednesday. Mom is still there, so it’s just Dad and me. He’s out with his friends tonight, so we have the run of the house. I figured we’d cook, eat, use...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 9 Salvage Operation

July 25, 1982, West Monroe, Ohio “Hi, Angie, it’s Mike,” I said when she answered the phone on Sunday afternoon. “Mike? We just talked during the week! What’s up? Is there a problem with me coming to visit in two weeks?” “No, not at all. I wanted to talk to you about the problems I’m having with Jocelyn.” “Uh-oh. Did something bad happen?” “You could say that,” I sighed. “Do you have time to talk? This won’t be a short conversation.” “For you? Of course!” I explained, as best I could,...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 51 Back to School

February 7, 1983, McKinley, Ohio “Hi!” Kristin gushed when I went to her room just after lunch. “Come in!” I walked into her room and she offered hot cocoa, which I accepted. We sat down on the couch. “Sorry I ran out of cookies. Mom will send more in another week or so.” “I’ll need to run an additional lap every morning to make up for the extra calories!” “I go to a dance class three days a week to keep in shape. I heard you’re into karate.” “Yes, I go three times a week as...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 14 Manipulation

August 28, 1982, West Monroe, Ohio “Duh!” she laughed softly. “I’m in your bed! What do you think?” “I think you need to go back to my sister’s room before she or my parents find out and kill both of us!” “Come on, Mike! I want to do it with you! Don’t you want to do it with me?!” She was cute and had a great body, but the LAST thing I needed was ANY kind of relationship with Mindy, even one where I only did what I’d joked with my mom about doing — banging her like a drum! “Just go,...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 21 A Good Talk With Mom

October 8, 1982, Circleville, Ohio “I want to, yes, of course; but we reset things for good reasons. Why the change?” Katy got up from the couch and sat back down in my lap, draping her arms over my shoulders. “I wanted to from the minute I saw you naked. I’ve dreamed about what it would be like.” “I felt the same way when I saw you naked,” I said. “Well, even before, when you first let me touch you. But I can’t promise you anything right now, Katy.” She sighed deeply, then moved her...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 22 A Good Talk With Liz

October 16, 1982, West Monroe, Ohio After my talk with Mom, I went to find Liz, and invited her to sit on the floor of my room to talk. We sat side-by-side, leaning against the bed. “Why in here and not in the basement?” I felt it was my duty to warn Liz, as my sister, of the way voices carried through the heating ducts. Mom had told me, in confidence, but I couldn’t in good conscience keep that vital piece of information from Liz. “Because voices carry through the heating ducts,” I...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 30 So NOW what

November 29, 1982, McKinley, Ohio “Now that you’ve had a night to sleep on it, what do you think?” Sandy asked, snuggling close. “Isn’t that what I’m supposed to ask you?” “Probably, but I thought you might have changed your mind or had more of an idea what you meant.” “I asked my mom if there was anything wrong with marrying a friend.” “Me?! Have you lost your mind?” “A long time ago!” I chuckled. “Probably about the time the heavy doses of testosterone started coursing through my body...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 38 Dont We Have A Date

January 2, 1983, West Monroe, Ohio When I arrived at church on Sunday morning, I was pleased to see Deacon Vasily with Father Herman, saying their entry prayers. I stood quietly in the nave while one of the acolytes, a Junior in High School, lit the oil lamps and ensured everything was properly arranged in the altar. As I stood there, I wondered what would happen when Tasha arrived. Where she stood would speak volumes about what had happened the previous evening when they had missed...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 56 A Serious Complication

March 8, 1983, West Monroe, Ohio “You don’t look happy, Mike,” Mom said when I greeted her after arriving home. “Tasha and I had a serious disagreement.” “Uh-oh. Because of her dad?” I shook my head, “No, it’s way more complicated. We can talk after dinner if that’s OK.” “Sure. Your sister and her friends are up in her room.” “The tradition I started?” I grinned. “Exactly. You had Jocelyn and Dale at every birthday celebration from the time you were in second grade. And before that,...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 32 Gestures

December 18, 1982, West Monroe, Ohio “Don’t you want to give this to Jocelyn directly?” Mrs. Mills asked. “Want to? Sure. But she made it clear she doesn’t want to see me. I’m half-expecting her to return the gift unopened.” “Not if I have anything to say about it!” she replied firmly. “Please don’t force the issue,” I pleaded. “Whatever is wrong with Jocelyn isn’t going to change because you pressure her. In fact, that might actually make things worse. “I’m not sure they could be worse...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 34 A Work In Progress

December 27, 1982, West Monroe, Ohio “I’m tempted, but not tonight. I’m not saying never, but not tonight.” Janey frowned, “Nothing I can do to change your mind?” “Remember what I said about slow but sure.” “Can I see you again before you go back to Taft?” “Maybe Friday?” “Sure.” “We’ll talk at work. You work every day, right?” “Yes. How about another kiss?” I smiled and pulled her closer again and we exchanged another soft French kiss. “Good night,” I said when we broke the kiss a...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 48 Family Secrets

February 4, 1983, West Monroe, Ohio “Emmy?! What are you doing here?” “She came to talk to me,” Liz said quietly, from behind me. “OK. Is there anything I can help with?” “No.” “You know, if her dad finds her here...” “I know. Just go upstairs, OK? I’ll come talk to you later.” I nodded and went upstairs. The door to my parents’ bedroom was closed, and I didn’t see any light leaking from under the door, which meant they were most likely asleep. I stopped in the bathroom to brush my...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 24 High Times

October 26, 1982, McKinley, Ohio When we returned from biology lab on Tuesday morning, a large group was milling around the entrance to the dorms. I saw Melody and walked over to ask her what the issue was. “The police busted Jeremy for pot,” she said. “Nobody can go into the dorm right now.” “What? For one or two joints? I thought they decriminalized pot.” Melody laughed, “One or two joints? You’re joking, right? He’s the main supplier in our dorm! How did you not know that?” “Because I...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 42 Dinner with Doctor Blahnik

January 21, 1983, McKinley, Ohio I still hadn’t decided on the answer to Clarissa’s final question when Angie and I went to run on Friday morning. One thing I was reasonably sure of was that saying ‘no’ would likely be equivalent to saying, ‘not yet’. Milena and her friends didn’t seem likely to withdraw the offer anytime soon, though they would all complete their Master’s or undergrad degrees in May. But that wasn’t the thing which was in the front of my mind. What was foremost was what...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 43 Bishop ARKADY

January 21, 1983, McKinley, Ohio Light snow was falling as Angie and I left Doctor Blahnik’s house to walk back to the dorm. “That was fun,” Angie said. “Sorry about the minor indiscretion.” “It’s OK, Mike. Why would she assume otherwise? She knows we run together, pray together, and go to church together. Why do you think everyone calls me ‘Mrs. Loucks’?” “But still...” “She’s just very open and a lot of fun. I wish more professors were like her, even if she made me turn purple!” “I...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 7 A Disaster in the Making

July 16, 1982, West Monroe, Ohio “You’re not seeing Katy tonight?” Mom asked on Friday morning. “No. Her grandmother, who lives in Pittsburgh, fell and broke her hip. They were leaving this morning and won’t be back until sometime next week.” “We haven’t talked about you and Jocelyn since last Saturday.” “There isn’t much to say,” I said. “She and her parents are basically not talking. That’s why we’ve been hanging out here, at the pool, or at Grant Park.” And Jackson Lake, but I didn’t...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 18 Stress Relief

September 16, 1982, McKinley, Ohio Sandy hadn’t moved, but the feeling of her leaning against me changed with her question. My first thought was Angie, and I lifted my eyes to hers, and found a bemused look on her face. I realized, at that moment, that the dorm opinion of her being ‘Mrs. Loucks’ wasn’t all that far-fetched. In some ways, I was treating her that way, and she certainly was, in some ways, acting like a wife. I’d known that before, but my instant, gut reaction of looking to her...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 33 A Fresh Start

December 26, 1982, West Monroe, Ohio “Shit!” I swore vehemently, and in English for effect, when I walked out onto the porch on Sunday morning. “Mikhail Petrovich!” Mom said sternly. I picked up the box on the front porch and turned to show her. “«Говно»!” she replied. I nodded, “Nice to know you agree with me.” The box was the one that held the two stuffed rabbits I’d bought for Jocelyn. The fact that she’d returned them spoke volumes, and short of putting up a tombstone, I wasn’t sure...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 61 Not What I Thought It Was

March 26, 1983, West Monroe, Ohio Vespers with Tasha next to me was positively weird. I had no idea what she was thinking nor what she intended. But the MESSAGE she was sending was loud and clear to anyone who saw us, and was very specific for three people — Janey, declaring I was STILL Tasha’s property; Deacon Vasily, declaring she was still going to see me; and Mr. Orlov, stating that she didn’t care about his opinion. I could tell the message to Janey was clearly received when she looked...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 66 No Script To Read

April 16, 1983, McKinley, Ohio “So what had you nearly bursting at breakfast this morning?” “I’m no longer a virgin!” Clarissa exclaimed. “And Oh! My! God!” “That good, huh?” I grinned. “You have NO idea. Well, maybe you do because you’ve had sex!” “From a guy’s perspective, anyway.” “Can I ask you something?” “Sure.” “Do you like the taste?” I nodded, “Very much so.” “And do different girls taste differently?” “Yes, but it’s kind of subtle, though I notice. Did you kiss her...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 67 A DARNED Good Question

April 23, 1983, McKinley, Ohio “Tasha demanded you not date me?” Janey asked. “Actually, she requested that if I date her, I not date anyone at either church because of the trouble it could cause with her father, the priests, and Vladyka ARKADY.” “Very neatly excluding me by appealing to your desire for peace.” “I know that’s how it looks, but honestly, I wasn’t seeing you at the time, and certainly didn’t believe you were going to show up here tonight to talk to me, or any other time for...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 68 Holy Week and Pascha

Palm Sunday, May 1, 1983, McKinley, Ohio “Where are your palm branches?” Clarissa asked when I returned home from church. “Just how many palm trees do YOU think grew around Moscow and Saint Petersburg?” “Probably not too many.” “Which is why I have pussy willows in my hand!” “It’s Palm Sunday and you’ve already been to church Friday night, Saturday morning and night, and this morning.” “It’s only just begun,” I chuckled. “Tonight is the first Bridegroom Matins.” “If I wanted to see the...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 13 And So It Begins

August 23, 1982, McKinley, Ohio “Well, here we go again!” Jason said as he, Clarissa, Sandy, and I plopped into front row seats in the O-Chem classroom.” “Look at it this way,” Sandy laughed. “You’re about one sixth of the way done. We doctors are about one eighth, not counting the Summers we have to work for no pay and our intern year when we get a small stipend! By then you’ll be earning major bucks developing bioweapons for the CIA!” “I’m actually thinking of doing a PhD at some point,...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 41 Soulmate

January 15, 1983, McKinley, Ohio “No way!” Dale protested. “I’m serious, Dale. Ten Polaroids. She sent them to my parents’ house and my mom brought the envelope to me on Thursday.” “I don’t believe it. That’s not her. It’s not!” “They came from Purdue,” I said. “They were postmarked ‘West Lafayette, Indiana’ on Saturday.” “Shit. I called her on Saturday morning. I pushed her to admit you guys had been together. I’m sorry, Mike.” “It’s not your fault, Dale.” “But I think she did that in...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 47 Paging Doctor Hart

February 1, 1983, McKinley, Ohio “What the heck were you thinking?” Doctor Hart snapped. “That has to be about the dumbest thing you could possibly have done!” “Funny thing,” I said. “I agree with you.” “There is nothing funny about what you did! You’re lucky as hell that it turned out as well as it did!” “Again, funny thing, I agree with you.” “Cut it out, Mike!” “Sorry. I beat myself up enough about this that I’m not sure I need your help.” “So why tell me?” “I thought I was...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 49 Confrontation

February 5, 1983, West Monroe, Ohio “This is heavenly,” Janey sighed. She was sitting in front of me, leaned back, with my arms around her, in a tub full of warm water and lavender bubble bath. “I could get really used to this,” I agreed. “When you finally get paid a decent amount, we’ll build a big house with a shower and tub like this.” “And a sauna,” I said. “Who has a sauna?” “Katy’s parents.” Janey laughed, “Did you?” “Just some fooling around but not that.” I ran my hands up...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 52 A First Date

February 15, 1983, McKinley, Ohio “How did it go?” Clarissa asked when I walked out of the interview room. “I owe you guys big time! My biographical sketch seemed well received, and the answers you all helped me prepare were perfect. Dean Parker walked right into Melody’s trap!” Melody laughed, “Of COURSE she did. She’s so predictable. Did she try to pry into your private life?” “She started to ask the question and Dean Foster cut her off before she could finish.” “Awesome!” The three...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 63 Small Victories

March 28, 1983, West Monroe, Ohio As I drove home, I considered my conversation with Tasha, and realized it was, in its own way, very close in character to conversations I’d had with Clarissa — intimate, honest, and designed to build a relationship. That, as much as anything else, confirmed that her conditions were not only wise, but the correct course of action. In one sense, it really only excluded Janey, but I felt my conversation, or rather, attempted conversation, with her had closed...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 15 Playing Without The Queen of Hearts

September 9, 1982, McKinley, Ohio “White boy! Phone for you!” Clark called out on Thursday evening while I was with the study group. I got up and went to our room to pick up the phone. “Hello?” “Hi, Mikey,” Liz replied. “I just called to say, ‘thank you’.” “For what?” “Making Mindy come back to my room.” I chuckled, “Do you know how difficult it was to kick a hot, naked fox out of my bed? And then, after she turned on the lights so I could see her body, kick her out of my room?” Liz...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 11 Last Day

August 18, 1982, West Monroe, Ohio “And you’ll come home and see me, Mishka?” “Of course, Tasha!” I replied. “On breaks for sure, and I promise to try to come home at least one weekend a month, though I can’t guarantee it.” “Dad said I’m allowed to come see you, but I have to bring Sasha with me and Sasha has to be with us the entire time!” I chuckled, “I don’t think he trusts you to be in my dorm room!” “I think you’re right!” she giggled. “He’s afraid we will make passionate love...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 25 Title IX

October 31, 1982, McKinley, Ohio “What are you doing here?” I asked. “And please tell me you just arrived!” “Mom and Dad were away for the weekend,” Emmy replied with a smirk, “so I came to visit! And I got here last night!” “Please tell me you didn’t...” “All night! Wow!” “Your dad will kill ALL of us if he finds out!” “I’m not going to tell him! Are you?” “No, of course not! But seriously, Emmy, this was super dangerous!” “And super fun!” “Where’s Clark?” “He went to the...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 58 Quit Making So Damned Much Sense

March 12, 1983, McKinley, Ohio “Cheating on me? Really?” “I know it sounds strange, but I know how much you and I love each other, and how close and intimate we are, even if we don’t kiss and touch and stuff. It’s really weird. I WANT to be with Glenda, you know, that way, but that doesn’t change the feeling.” “That way?” I grinned. “I know you aren’t clueless, Petrovich! You do the same things!” “I know. I’m teasing you, Lissa! Is this feeling going to be a problem?” “I don’t think so....

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 62 Wise Teachers

March 27, 1983, West Monroe, Ohio “I told Mom I’d make you dinner tonight,” I said to Liz when I arrived home. “How does penne pasta with arrabbiata sauce and a salad grab you?” “That sounds good! I could invite Mindy and Maggie?” “It’s up to you,” I replied flatly. “I have enough ingredients and there’s plenty of penne in the cabinet.” “Is something bugging you?” “Not bugging me, per se, just making me think. I had a long talk with Tasha and the last thing she said was very, very...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 65 Opening Eyes

April 9, 1983, McKinley, Ohio “I still don’t like the way Clarissa interfered last night,” Kristin said on Saturday morning after we made love. “You know how important church is to me, right?” “Sure, but she didn’t have to be a bitch about it!” I took a deep breath and let it out. “I don’t see it that way. She was simply trying to point out something which is true. When Holy Week rolls around, I’ll be in church every evening from the Friday before Palm Sunday until the following...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 54 The Dating Game

February 25, 1983, McKinley, Ohio “Janey, this is Clarissa and her date, Glenda. Glenda and Clarissa, this is my friend Janey from home.” “Hi!” the three girls said to each other. “Shall we go?” I asked. “Chinese is still cool with all of you?” All three girls agreed it was, so we headed out to my car for the drive to the restaurant. “How did you guys meet?” Glenda asked. “High School?” “Church, sort of,” Janey said. “We started going to the same church Mike used to attend about a year...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 10 Equilibrium

August 1, 1982, West Monroe, Ohio Soft laughter reached my ear from Cincinnati via the magic of the Bell Telephone Network. “That is just TOO funny!” Angie declared. “Funny? Why do you find it funny?” “College boy breaks up with girlfriend and has serious falling out with his best friend. Swears newfound celibacy and is almost instantly propositioned by two High School girls who are ‘off limits’ because he decided High School girls are too immature, despite dating two other High School...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 20 Developments

October 2, 1982, McKinley, Ohio “Mishka!” Tasha squealed. She flew across the lobby to where I’d just stepped off the elevator and threw her arms around me. I hugged her, and then she kissed me, turning a soft kiss into a fierce French kiss, pressing her body against mine. It was a good minute before she broke the kiss and released me. “Hi, Mike!” Sasha laughed. “Hi, Sasha.” Her eyes twinkled, and she gave me a very nice hug. “I don’t think Tasha would like me kissing you the way she...

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Good Medicine Sophomore YearChapter 28 Should I Stay or Should I Go

November 20, 1982, West Monroe, Ohio “No bacon or eggs? Seriously?” April asked on Saturday morning. “The general rule for fasting is no animal products of any kind.” “But you didn’t do that when we were dating?” “Because I wasn’t interested in debating it with you,” I replied. “That was probably a mistake on my part.” “So now what?” “I’ll eat what you’re making,” I said. “It falls under the ‘hospitality’ rule which says you should eat what you’re served. I’ll eat waffles, eggs, and...

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