Marlene giggled. "I didn't know we had to be close to talk about sex, but if you're a prude it's not my fault." She nodded at the explanation. "Just remember he is a kid. Nineteen is still so young. Everything is forever, and when it's not, it's the end of the world."
She chuckled. "That's okay, they know it too. I don't think you'll be upsetting anyone with that." She smiled at him, running her hand over his arm. "Okay, that's good enough for now. You can decide if you want Peter or not. I'll just get you a double and if he doesn't come along, you'll have a big bed for yourself."
She looked at him, studying him for a moment. "Are you all right, love? I don't mean just now, but with everything. I can't say I respect what you used to do, but I understand that this must be hard for you."