"Tacit disapproval received and understood," Parker said, eyes glinting with amusement. "Yup, safer than safer than safe. I'm on a birth control patch, we're using condoms-- and not just for water fights-- and I even track my cycle. Rory Gilmore's one of my best friends, but I don't want to deal with what her mom did. Ack." She grimaced. "Are Lisa and Alanna going to be here again? I don't mind talking about this with you, but some of the other girls, especially the new ones, might."

She smiled verrry slowly, and giggled, getting to her feet. "Congrats on that. I'm sorry it wasn't Dr. House, I guess, but I'm glad you're not moping. Can I have another lollipop?"