Alice looked over at Dana and asked. “Why are you eating, we’re going to your parents in a few hours, they are fixing dinner right?” Dana just shrugged. “I know but sometimes I hate all that socially acceptable food.” Alice picked up the pillow that was beside her and tossed it at Dana. Dana started to laugh at this. “Careful you’re going to make me drop a chip or spill my drink.”

DANA’S PARENTS HOME

Dana and Alice pulled up to Dana’s parent’s home a few minutes before the expected time. Dana had pointed out that nothing made her mother madder then tardiness. She felt if a person was late they were saying they didn’t think her time was valuable so therefore she didn’t think they were worthy of her time. After hearing this Dana had to laugh at how fast Alice got ready. All Alice could say was man that’s harsh and she hopes Sharon never meets her mother.

Dana looked over and could see Alice was chanting under her breath “I can do this. I can do this. I can do this.” Dana reached over and squeezed Alice hand. “Relax you’ve been to my house before.” Alice just looked over with that big eyed look she gets when she looks like she about to cry. “I know but Dane, I never was one of her favorites when it came to your friends. I always felt she thought I was a bad influence. Plus we have never been over as a couple, not even when we were together the first time, so yes I’m just a little nervous. Plus I don’t know how to tell you this, but your mother has always scared me shitless.”

Dana just snickered at this comment. “Well I guess you just told me. Relax Al, mom just puts up a big front like you, you’ll see she really is OK.”

While the two sat there talking neither one of the noticed Howie sneaking up to Dana’s SUV. He finished opening the passenger door and pulled Alice out of the car. He embraced Alice in a bear hug, lifting her feet off the ground. “Man, I am so glad you and big sis worked this out.” Then he put her down a planted a big, wet, and loud kiss on her cheek.