“I like you much better as a girl, Mike” said Joan “and I am going to call you Gillian …….will you be my best friend?” I gave her a hug and said I would like that. (I enjoyed hugging Joan as it seemed exciting somehow for two girls to hug) Then to my great joy Joan gave me a little kiss right on the mouth, which was even more exciting.

My mother called us and the magic moment was gone but then as we walked out who should arrive but Joan’s brother Brian. He smiled at me and said “hi” but obviously thought I was one of Joan’s school friends. As we climbed into the car I heard him say to his mother “Wow, who was that gorgeous babe?!” I immediately fell in love with Brian!