Sue dropped back from the group, stepped off the path and disappeared into the undergrowth. She unzipped the front of her walking trousers, pulled down the front of her knickers and positioned her woman's urinary device. Relaxing her muscles she started the flow. A golden stream emerged from the spout and steamed down onto the frosty ground. The tension released as her bladder slowly emptied, bringing an almost sensual relief. Slickly reversing the process, she was soon back on the path and accelerating her pace to rejoin the group.
'Hi John, haven't seen you for a few weeks!'
'No, we've been away escaping the winter.'
'Half your luck, my husband hates walking and won't go away anywhere at this time of year.'
'Ann's not a walker either, but I managed to persuade her that we needed some sunshine.'
'Do you remember our conversation about how ageing is changing so rapidly - people living longer, being more affluent, more active and adventurous?'
'Yes, we live in interesting times. I was reading the other day that solid exercise enhances the libido, particularly in older people, so perhaps there is hope for us oldies yet!'
'Perhaps, but you need an active partner to enjoy those benefits.'
'Yes, worse luck!' John grinned.
'I feel much the same. Married at twenty as most girls were in those days, I've only ever had one man, and he seems to be fading fast after 45 years!'
'Yes, time's slipping away, and in a few years we'll all be past it, walking or no walking!'
A pregnant silence ensued. Sue took a deep breath.
'John, we've known each other for a long time, worked together for years, and at the risk of spoiling a long friendship I wonder whether you're up for a bit of adventure in your old age?'
'Are you propositioning me?' John laughed.
'No, I'm serious, it's too late to contemplate changing horses now, I'm too set in my ways. But I'd like to sit back in a few years time and think about a sweet moment when I did something completely out of character that I'd wanted to do for years.'
'What exactly did you have in mind?'
'Well, a one off sexual liaison, just a one off, then no more. And then back to just friends - with perhaps the odd knowing smile! Do you think you might manage that?'
'You are propositioning me! I'm amazed - it's never happened to me before! No, I don't feel threatened or disappointed in you. Indeed, I'm very flattered that you should choose me!'
'Is that a yes then?' Sue grinned.
'How could I refuse such a wonderful offer? But of course it has to be strictly a one off and a forever secret between us, no telling anyone, and I mean anyone.'
'I absolutely agree. We've known each other a long while and I know we can trust each other fully.'
'How do you see this working?'
'Well, Brian is away playing bridge for a couple of days at the time of the group's next walk. It's a short walk and will finish early. So you could come to the apartment afterwards. It's quiet during the day and you can come up in the lift. Nobody will see you. '
'Well, you are a quiet one - you've got it all worked out! I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to it - I've always had a bit of a thing for you, you're still a very attractive woman you know!'