Last night, when you and Stacy were going at it, I knew what she was feeling, and that made me happy for her. I guess that as you get older you get so... you don't give a crap what other people think. If someone rags on you about having a girlfriend that shares with other men, more than likely they're jealous because they're not getting a piece of her. Personally, I'd tell them to fuck off if it came to that."Todd thought, "I really like her, and watching her with you and Matt really did turn me. I mean it. Thanks.”“No prob.”“Guy I’d gotten a ride with just sort of… dropped me. Wanted more than just witty conversation and…”“It’s not easy being a girl, is it.”“I like this. Who is it?” An obvious ploy at changing the subject. I can’t say I minded.“The music? Phoebe Bridgers. Yeah, kind of obsessed.”“It’s a little sad…”“Aren’t we all.”More silence. Outside, the storm lessened, thankfully. At least I wouldn’t have to pull over and figure out what to do. Usually, I’d just put the seat back. "Seems too little a trophy for all of this" Janice replied. "Really, what do you suggest?" Sandra asked back. "If I win this not only do I get the chair for a whole week but also an increase in my allowance and no cleaning the dishes for the whole week either!" Janice answered. "Oh so that's how you want to play it? Fine but if I win and I will, you will not only have to do the dishes but the laundry and water the garden for a whole week" Sandra said."Deal and you will win only in your dreams.". "Mom was one of 'em. But it didn't take Mom six months. After she met Tina 'n' Alan..." She sighed. "But I know some of the stuff that was said about Tina, so I can imagine..." Oh, it's been quite a ride," I said. "But Cindy's worth every bit of it."Cindy smiled. "And Dan's worth it. Even if we were livin' under a bridge somewhere..."Susan took that opportunity to lay down her last card, ending the hand, catching me with a handful of cards, and she and Cindy giggled as my score went negative."I.