The two girls had just started work on the cake when Sandra suddenly stopped, looked her friend in the eye and said, "By the way, I've never asked you; exactly how far do you intend to take things with this guy?" "What do you mean 'exactly how far'?" Angela quickly countered, well aware of what Sandra meant. Although she had given the issue some serious thought, Sandra's question had taken her by surprise. It had come at a time when she least expected it. "What will you do in case the guy wants to take things all the way?"