Tom ran into his old friend Trisha after a few years, reminiscing about old times and reconnecting. He remembered how slender she was and yet he hadn't forgotten her good looks or her easy-going manner. For her own part, Trisha kept good thoughts of Tom in her mind despite the distance of time and the changing of circumstance.
They agreed to meet up for dinner or lunch one day, when neither of them was particularly busy. After arranging their schedules accordingly, Tom and Trisha went to a casual bistro they'd known so well and talked about how life treated them.
Trisha informed Tom that she was still continuing her education and looking for part-time work in her chosen field, which Tom supported fully. Not wanting to lie to his old friend in any way, he told her of his perpetual struggles to make it in his chosen profession, writing science fiction. He also related how he took part-time/temporary work to make some extra money. In spite of her education, Trisha showed her undying support in every way.
Over the course of several weeks, their old friendship gradually blossomed into a romance that unbeknownst to Trisha, Tom harbored and nurtured very carefully during their separation. This new romance was emotional at first, but soon the lovers felt the pangs of physical intimacy calling, and they joyously answered the signal.
The bond only strengthened in a short time, and soon they wanted to take their love to the highest level. Out of the blue, Trisha asked her new boyfriend what he wanted for his birthday. He thought about it deliberately and carefully, not wanting to lie to her in any way.
"There's one weird thing I want," he said.
"Oh? What's that?" she cooed seductively.
He whispered into her ear the one gift he desired more than anything. Aghast at first, Trisha smiled and laughed softly.
"Why not? It'll be fun," she told him.