Eris will lose her brother and mom will suffer the pain of losing another family member. So, don’t you dare act like this is something to be laughed...at!” My brother of course was right but what was I supposed to do? Break down and weep like a child? No, I did not have the time to feel sorry for myself or worry about the pain that my family would have to endure. I had to make sure that this wolf would not be left lame.“Jarl, I know this is serious. But its my mess, my problem and I must face the. Chad and Tom (another friend) are also here but only Chads spending the night. Its a good thing too since Taylor and Connor have friends over so its rather packed. I think Taylor and Connor are trying to figure out whos going to sleep in the living room since it will be crowded in their room. Ok thanks, I guess Ill just leave my bike in your garage then. So I went to Taylors room (which he shares with Connor) and found him and 5 other guys packed in there, playing video games and on the. ‘Hey, whatcha doin’ here this late on a week night? Why ain’tcha home with Dottie?’ I waggled my empty again and talking to that homely mug in the mirror I told her about what I’d seen last night. As I was tellin’ her, she took my arm in bothher small hands and leaned inta me. When I finished, we sat there for a quiet, long time. Somebody put the money in for a slow song and Annie dragged me off the stool onta the small dance floor. We kinda moved slowly around, not really dancin’. She felt. About a third into the movie, Denise leaned over sharply, to whisper something to her daughter. My hand was on the armrest ... her breast pressed against it ... firmly. Still leaned over, she said, "I'm running to the restroom, k?" And she was off.That was TOO easy, I thought. Had she planned it, or had she exploited an unexpected opportunity? Maybe, as "Finn," I could find out later on.Another third into the movie, and Lissa ran to the restroom. "Definitely too much soda," Denise giggled into.