Caleb Damn, this female is going to drive me apeshit. And not just because she’s a pain in the ass—which she is. More because being trapped in this small space with her is doing raunchy things to my bear. Ideally I could just go to my bedroom, shut the door and sleep until it’s time for her to leave. But humans don’t hibernate, and she would think it’s weird. Plus, she keeps waking me up for s**t. She bustles past me, muttering to herself, “The male of the species masters only the most basic life skills. More advanced nesting techniques are left to the female, who will create a nurturing environment for her offspring—” “What the f**k?” I blurt and she whirls, face red. “What?” Her lips move, shaping excuses. “Um, did I say that out loud? Sorry, I entertain myself by pretend narrating.