"I'm sorry Miss Carey, theres a lot of traffic tonight, I couldn't get here any sooner " Steve replied. Mariah, in turn, told the driver not to give h...er any excuses for his tardiness and demanded to be taken home. It was obvious that someone had really gotten the diva mad but it was no reason for her to take it out on him. The limo sped across Manhattan to one of the singer's many codos where he dropped her off.The remainder of Wilson's shift went swiftly and after dealing with Carey, he could. With Chuck pitching in - probably four.In time he'll get better, I suppose.They discussed exceptions. Window panes - cupboards - closets - and thelike.In the end they reached an agreement - also for a thorough spring andautumn cleaning.Helen would put the money on a table every week."We would probably want to buy two aprons. Could you have them here?" I don't know. Let's see the closet where I have the cleaningequipment."The closet spilled its contents into the hall."Oh, boy. You are the most. I walked around the room clumpily to finish the job; when I was done it was firmly set. I was as ready as I'd ever be.There was still a stop I needed to make first. Following Susan's directions I braved the rush-hour traffic—which even this far out of D.C. was fierce—to the Beltway that circumscribes the city and headed north toward a suburb called Bethesda. I took the exit she dictated and shortly found myself near a small park, where after some difficulty I found parking in a supermarket. .” I managed.“Like in Mad Men.” said Nicki suddenly. Up until now she had seemed unaffected by the wine she’d consumed but her voice became strangely slurred when she spoke. Everyone laughed and started imitating her drawl. “Stop it”, she giggled. “More wine and then I have question for you all.”Ben returned with the round of drinks and we all gathered closer to Nicki as she took a sip from her glass. She looked at each of us in turn and I could see that she was having some trouble focussing.