*****. Alice had lost another hand. Her tank top came off, and all that was left was a cream colored push up bra. Okay, Im out. Alice folded and left the table. Im going to bed ladies, thank you for a very entertaining night. She said goodbye and headed to the bedroom to change. The game ended soon after, and Howie had finally reached the top of the stairs. He knocked on the door and was answered by a topless woman, who was clearly drunk and unaware that Howie was most definitely a man. Maybe it was the pot that Alice had so generously provided. Hello, she greeted him heartily, wont you come in? Howie stepped into the room, gazing at all of the half-naked women lazing about. Wow, he blurted, some party, Dana.

Dana threw a shirt on, Howie, uhhi. She shoved him towards the hallway, goodnight Howie. He turned his head back to see Dana pick up the articles of clothing that had been so carelessly thrown about onto the floor and furniture. Howie still wasnt too familiar with the apartment, and accidentally mistook the bedroom for the bathroom. He shrieked with surprise when he opened the door wide only to find Alice butt naked and bending over the bedside to grab her underwear from a suitcase full of clothes. She saw him see her, and then she, too, shrieked.

What the ***** are you doing in here?!?! She dove and hid behind the bed.

*****! Im sorry, Alice! I am so sorry. I thought this was the bathroom.

Do I look like a toilet to you?!? Alices voice was muffled from below the bed.

He shut the door and cursed himself. Alice slid into bed, hugging the covers. She heard Howies footsteps thump away further and further from the room. The moment played back over and over in her mind. Dana came in to see what all the screaming was for. What happened? Are you okay?

Alice shot up out of bed. Oh, Im just fine. Just fine. Oh, waityour brother just saw me completely NAKED!

Danas jaw dropped. Are you serious?

No, Im just ***** with you, Dana.

Dana knew she was being sarcastic by the horrific look on Alices face.

*****. Im sorry, Al. I should have never let him stay. I just felt sorry for him. I cant believe theyd kick him out of the house.

Alice eyed Dana. Okay, I can believe it. But its not right. I just wanted to help.

Well its a good thing Howies ***** or else Id have to just flat out kill him. This time Ill only kill him a little.

He wont be staying here anymore after tonight. Ill put him up in a hotel and call my parents.

You are going to call your parents. And tell themwhat?

I dont know. Ill think of something. Ill be very sympathetic to them and their feelings. Ill make something up. Anything.

Promise?

I promise. Ill call first thing tomorrow morning. She kissed Alice on her forehead and squeezed her tight. Things will be back to normal in no time.

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