A Hot Temper

"Einstein spent several weeks longer in his mother's womb, allowing for more brain growth."
-KYLE-XY, Season II

Twenty-five years ago today:

June 27, 1985
Thursday

I had lunch with Sue Fischer today. I shared with her about some of the recurring arguments that have exploded between Rachelle and me.
“She has such a temper,” I said.
Sue said, “A hot temper has a lot to do with their folks on ones upbringing.”
“I have to agree with you.”

I went to MACY’s with Dale for a fifty dollar gift certificate for Ryan’s Birthday, too. We munched on some Mrs. Fields cookies while we were out.

Today I learned that I have met excellence in sales for the month of June, ranking number two. I am only eleven points shy from Cindy Chow who has the number one position in our Section.

I drove to Rachelle’s house in Castro Valley as soon as I could. She gave me a ‘shitty’ greeting because I arrived at her house at six o’clock. I had promised her that I couldn’t be there a minute earlier. I didn’t even discuss it further to prove a point because of her “childish” nature.

I did go to mom’s house for a short while and then went to Rachelle’s. I arrived precisely at 6PM and she was still upset! She really gets pissed-off when I don’t come over at a precise time. Then she gets all messed up when I do come to visit and arrive early! Give me a break. The girls’ ideals are just too much. She acts like a spoiled, impossible BARBIE doll that should have everything just the way she wants it. I hate arguing with her!

She really does think she is pregnant.
“There’s no other option for me except an abortion,” Rachelle said.
“Well, I don’t exactly approve of that action.”
Then again, considering her age and immaturity (at times) perhaps it is for ‘the best’. I did try to make myself clear.
I said, “Since you control the decision I think it’s only fair that I have a voice in the decision, too.”

Now the question is whether we will stay together—or not---if she chooses to get an abortion. She’s adamant about getting on the pill after this escapade.

We went to my house and made love.
Afterward she said, “You know, I think I may not be pregnant after all.”
“What? Why?”
“Well, it’s because when I put the TODAY sponge in I felt some blood, so I think my period may be coming on.”
Sigh.

We went to the Ice Cream Dock at Harbor Bay Landing for cones dipped in chocolate. They were so good. Things seemed fine between us. We returned to my place and made love again. I drove Rachelle home. Thereafter, I came home and slept for the night.

"The main thing is don't panic...it's just a test to get your started."
-as heard in the 2001 film
"Charlotte Gray"