"It's fine dear. As a matter of fact it's delicious. I never knew you had such a talent for cooking." Janice spooned down another mouthful of her sper... sprayed food as she spoke." Oh it was nothing really. Just a little something I came up with." I really don't know if I should be eating this though. I mean I am supposed to be watching my weight you know." Ah come on mom. One meal isn't going to ruin your diet. Besides, I think you look great just the way you are. What made you decide to go on. "It's dress," her dad said."How dress?" I asked."Neither white nor black tie," Mrs. Austin said, "But the next step down ... at the Yacht Club."Shit. "I have no appropriate clothes," I said."I'l handle it, mother," my redheaded hellion said, and she frowned at me."So be it," Mr. Austin. "Saturday. Keys surrendered at the door. Meet and greet is at seven. Cash bar. Dining at 9. Dancing from 11 until 3. Driver service for those who can not pass the breath test."Wendy took me by the hand, led me. The two of them were in agreement that she was exhibiting all the signs of a cougar on the prowl for a young guy. For the next few minutes their conversation drifted slowly towards the topic of the music they had heard that evening in the bar, and that they continued to listen to from Brent's small stereo system.He explained how he had created the play list on the iPod from his CD collection at home augmented by selected purchases from iTunes. Janice in turn asked a number of questions on how. The sun'll take care ofit." She pulled out her cigarettes, put one to her mouth and lit it withpracticed ease. A look of relief crossed her face.As we followed, I whispered, "What do you suppose she took this time?" We may never know," said Liam. He stared blankly at the roles of fatjiggling across his mom's back as she waddled down the boardwalk.Millicent frowned. "I hope it's an ashtray." She was constantlyaggravated by the piles of butts her mom left wherever she went."Who knows," said Liam..