Short story with 3155 words. Alicia, worn down by the problems she’s been facing in running her small business, seeks out the regenerative qualities of the ocean along the Costa Rican coast. Here she can set her body and spirit free. An unexpected encounter with a young man not only provides her with the opportunity to experience sexual pleasure but also teach a willing student the art of pleasing a woman. Alicia’s “Ocean Interlude” leaves her fully refreshed.