“One night at home. Donna will be pissed, but she’ll get over it. It’s either just tonight, or it’s the next few weeks or however long Mom d...cides to be pissed at me.” “Or possibly both,” Steve added in a chipper tone. “Gee, thanks. I was trying not to think of that.” “Hey, man. It’s what I’m here for.” They each had another slug of Old Times and finished their cigarettes before they left the break room. Steve was off to take care of the egg case. Johnny was off to deal with his next bit. “Look at what your mean brother’s made me do to you. Mind you, you did have fun, didn’t you? I can’t work out why he was able to release me though. He’s not human. He doesn’t taste human. He doesn’t smell human. We genies are only supposed to serve humans. So why have I been bound to this alien prince?”Lexia rested her hand on Sofia’s head, and concentrated.“Interesting…” she said, retrieving information from Sofia’s mind. “The planet Janosia…No idea where it is though. This girl knows nothing. Uh, well sure I know Mr. Leonard. Well I mean I don't 'know' him but I know who he is." There, you see. I haven't been following you at all. As for TGI Fridays, I had just finished a meeting with Mike and thought I would catch a quick lunch and it is right next to your building. Besides, as I recall, I was there first!"My face reddened as I realized that he was right, I mean since he had business in my office complex it must have been a coincidence after all. I relaxed and breathed easier. “Please, let me get you another.” And then she looked at my hand, frantically holding the steaming hot fabric away from my groin. She laughed and it was pure music to hear.“It’s okay.” I heard myself say. “Well can I help in any way?” She managed to ask as she stifled her giggles. I couldn’t help it, I laughed to, knowing how silly it looked, with me hopping from foot to foot, clutching my flies like they were on fire.“Alice.” She held her hand out.“Um… Robert… pleased to meet you.” I couldn’t.