“Fine . . . he won’t use an anal plug on me.”
“Jesus . . . Christ,” I mutter as I drag my hand over my face.
“Oh, I see. And is there a reason?”
Penny rolls her eyes. “Says he doesn’t want to hurt me, that he doesn’t have enough experience. I told him to read a fucking book and just shove it up there. Still won’t do it. And I’m telling you, Doc, I’ve never wanted something more in my entire life.”
He nods, understanding written all over his face. “I can understand the craving for something different in your sex life. Maybe find something you’re both comfortable doing.”
“I told him I’m sure I could find someone on Craigslist who could help.”
“And I told you that’s not a goddamn option,” I hiss at her.
Gesturing to me, she says, “See what I’m dealing with?”
“Penny, I think you’re starting to enter the anxious phase of pregnancy, and instead of dealing with those feelings, you’re trying to fill them with other things, like sex. Let me ask you, how many times are you two sharing sexual intercourse?”
“Not nearly enough.” She folds her arms with defiance.
“Three to five times a day,” I answer.
“Wait . . . a day?” Big Pecs asks.
“Yes,” I say, exasperated.
“Told you not nearly enough,” Penny says.
Big Pecs clears his throat and shifts on his chair. “Penny, three to five times a day is more than enough. The most I’ve actually heard.”
“See.” I poke her. “Told you.”
“What does he know?” Penny motions to Big Pecs, who is literally two feet away from her.
“Uh, he’s a doctor.”
“Just a title.”
Fuck, she’s in a mood today. Although, I’d take this Penny over sad Penny any day.
Big Pecs and I exchange a look, and then he stands from his chair. “Well, I don’t know what to say to you other than good luck. If you do decide to use an anal plug—”
“We won’t,” I say.
“Oh, we will,” Penny adds.
“Then please just be careful. Other than that, the baby is measuring great. Call me if there are any problems.”
“Thank you,” I say while Penny stays silent.
When the door clicks shut, she turns to me. “Let’s do it here.”
“Let’s do what here?” I ask.
“The sex.”
“What? No, Penny.”
“Oh, it will be really quick. You shoot off early sometimes.”
