Trina's writing inspiration is right up the spout. So is her friend Pam.
Nurse Trina was a valuable addition to the staff at the fertility clinic's sperm bank. So often had been the case that self-conscious donors would be so overcome by nerves, they would falter at the critical moment, and not come up with the vital deposit. After all, the sight of a test tube is hardly a well-known aphrodisiac.
Whether it was Nurse Trina's soothing voice, her technique, her figure, her eyes, the cut of her uniform, or maybe even her fragrance, who knew? But sperm stocks were suddenly on the increase, and donors were queuing up to visit.
Frank checked in at the clinic. As per the issued guidelines on male fertility, he had had a hot bath, and was wearing his loosest boxer shorts under baggy jogging trousers. He also had declined alcohol for some while -- well, a couple of days, anyway. He was determined to conceal his embarrassment, but faced with Miss Prendergast, the elderly receptionist, was not making a good job of it. "Um, Frank Crawford, appointment to, er, ahem, see the nurse for a sp.. sp.. sperm don.. er.. donation."
The rather austere administrator looked Frank up and down over her spectacles. "Fill in these forms, Mr. Crawford," she said impassively, "then down the corridor, first cubicle on the right. Nurse Trina will sort you out..."
Oh, what a load of tosh. Surely I can do better than that.
Trina La Trois slid slowly and sensuously down the pole. Her fishnet stocking-clad legs then walked her to Petrov's table, where he and several of his oil-rich cronies were sitting, leering... and leching. Her six-inch stiletto shoes were cruelly rubbing the backs of her heels, her calves were crying out for mercy, and the constriction of her costume was squeezing the breath out of her.
But she knew her job, and where the money was. She parked herself on Petrov's lap, her jubblies bubbling over the top of her black satin basque, leaving scarcely sufficient gap for the Β£50 notes that the drunken oligarchs subsequently slipped down her cleavage. She felt a Russian cock hardening beneath her as she wriggled provocatively.
"Dobry dyen, big boy," she said huskily.
Oh God, that's awful, too.
I was having a serious attack of writer's block. I wondered if I needed a break. Get away from the keyboard for a while, come back later with fresh ideas. Take up golf. Crochet maybe. Trace my ancestors? I discussed it with my husband.
"You could maybe learn to cook," he suggested, rather recklessly.
"Ha ha, very funny," I replied. "I'm going round Pam's to get some tea and sympathy. See you in a bit."
Pam was a close neighbour and my best friend. "I've got a story for you," she said. "It's totally unbelievable, but knowing your stories, that shouldn't be a problem for you."
I gave her a stern look. "Pammie, I get enough sarky at home, I don't have to come round here for it." It was just banter. We both knew we would always be as thick as thieves. "So, what's the plot?"
"You'll never guess," she teased.
"Shit, Pammie, just tell me the story, woman!"
"I'm preggers," she announced.
"You're what?" She was right, I never would have guessed. Pam wasn't as ancient as me, but was surely post-menopausal. "How did THAT happen?"
"Well, the man sticks his thingy up your whatsit, and you both jiggle about a bit, until..."
"Yes, yes," I interrupted, "I know all that. I mean, I thought your periods would have finished ages ago, and..."
"I know, I know," she cut in. "They did. But doctor said there are times when your hormones can spike during the course of the change, and you can still conceive. Mine apparently did, and here I am -- in the pudding club."
I was a little lost for words. Was my writer's block spilling over into real life? I was somewhat concerned about Pam's lack of positivity. "I seem to recall you telling me a little while ago that the last time you and Jack did it, he put his back out, and you'd been living like a nun for six months ever since." I knew, of course, that there are many methods to get around mobility issues, and love will always find a way. But Pam simply shrugged.
I looked at her dubiously, then tried to cheer her up. "Well, unless he suddenly had an out-of-body experience and poked you while you were asleep, I declare it a miracle, and claim this whole neighbourhood a pilgrimage site. It'll be worth a fortune. Trinkets, mementoes, statues. We'll clean up."
"It's no joking matter, Treen," Pam complained, "I'm not sure I can go through with it. I've been there, done that, got the T-shirt. I'm too old -- haven't got the energy any more. Nappies, sleepless nights, nipples in shreds, tantrums, the school run, surly teenagers... Even the pre-natal clinics -- all the others looking like teenies, me looking like an irresponsible, sad old wrinkly."
"Whoa," I protested. "Pammie! Being a mum is the best job in the world. And you're getting another go at it. It'll keep you young, keep you in touch, stop you rotting like a cabbage in your retirement." It was not the best simile I might have been able to come up with, but I was under pressure. A long hug allowed our emotions to flow, and our tear ducts to relieve themselves.
Trina returned home. No sooner had she stepped inside her front door than her husband waylaid her. "Thank God you're home," he panted, "I need you so badly..."
And without further explanation, he pulled her towards him, one arm round her back, the other cradling her head. He showered her with fierce kisses, enough to bruise her lips which had fallen open, aghast. Between kisses, he managed to declare his undying love, and how his passion would not be replete until he'd transported her to levels of ecstasy she had hitherto only dreamt about in her wildest fantasies.
Her boots and jeans unceremoniously unzipped and removed, her panties downed with indecent haste, manly palms fondled and squeezed her bottom cheeks. The inside tops of her thighs began to receive the feverish attention of his thirsty lips, which deliciously caressed them while his darting tongue teased around and inside her labia. She laid back on the hall carpet and let it happen, purring with pleasure as her pussy moistened...
Yeah, right. Another bit of wishful thinking.
Pam's unwanted pregnancy was a lot more real than that pile of codswallop. My hubby was stretched out on the sofa watching the zillionth repeat of some worn-out war adventure on the Movie Channel. However, he seemed interested enough in my news that he at least paused the TV while I told him the whole story.
"Has she been entertaining the window cleaner or something, do you think?" he wondered.
"If she had, she wasn't admitting to it," I replied. "My best shot would be an accident in bed. Hmm, wasn't YOU, was it? Just nipping round to borrow a jar of instant coffee?"
"Not me," hubby proclaimed. "You're more than enough for any man to handle."
I wasn't sure whether that was a compliment or not, but not getting too many compliments, I took it as such.
I started visiting Pam on an almost daily basis, offering the best support and encouragement I could muster. But something was wrong -- I could sense it. She was avoiding certain topics of conversation, and ill at ease. Jack was avoiding me too. Perhaps it was me. I asked if she'd prefer I left them alone for the time being. Pam burst into tears, and yet again, a lengthy hugathon was called for.