Quinn nervously returned to the boat.
She would also be the designated driver since Sam had been drinking.
And here she was wondering who else had to go through a date like this!
Though she kept quiet, she was grumpy even as she drove.
On the other hand, Sam was completely oblivious, playing his favorite music on the radio and singing all the way home.
He was probably under the impression that it had been a beautiful day too.
Once they were home, Quinn headed straight for her room.
Sam called out to her, "Why are you turning in already? Stay out here."
It was early—they could watch TV together.
"I need a bath," Quinn said.
"That can wait."
"No, I got wet on the boat, and I need a warm bath. Most importantly, I'm on my period and I need to change my pad to feel more comfortable," Quinn explained.
Sam was reminded again that she was not feeling well, and he heard that the ladies needed to be extra careful during that time.
He actually remembered that yesterday but seemed to forget that today since he was having too much fun.
"You can watch. I'll come back after I'm done bathing."
"Yeah." Sam nodded quietly, actually feeling a little guilty.
After some thought, he texted Zoe and Cordy in their group.
[What do the ladies take notice of when they're on their period?]
Zoe: [You monster! Are you planning some hanky-panky when it's a delicate period for Quinn?!]
Sam: [Could you fix your brain? I'm not that sick.]
As he solemnly followed the recipe Cordy sent, Quinn finished her bath.
Stepping out of her room, she was perplexed to find Sam busy in the kitchen. "What are you doing?"
"Don't come in!" Sam suddenly snapped at her.
Quinn stared at him in turn and wondered what he was up to.
He looked so agitated she felt like she was some sort of beast!
"Just sit in the living room and watch TV. Don't come in," Sam repeated sternly.
Quinn was not that curious a person, however, and she was used to such outbursts from Sam over the years.
She returned to the couch, feeling clearly refreshed after her bath.
Thankfully, she was not bleeding much today…
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