“What?” Lost my concentration. Forgot I had someone next to me.

“My names, Tracy.”

“Bette Porter. Good to meet you Tracy.” Good flash her some teeth and turn up the charm. Try not to breathe too much of the smoke in.

“So how do you know that guy?” She says inhaling that *****. God I dont think I can do this right now. She is way too close, too fast and blowing that air all over me. My jackets gonna smell for a week..

“Hes my brother” I say simply.

“I hate to be the one to tell you. But your brothers an *****.” I just bite the inside of my lip and nod. Dont do it Porter. Let it roll off of your back. Itll be over soon. Just then I see Alices Mini fly past me, Eric driving off. Good my work is done.

“Yeah, well, we all have our crosses to bare. His is that he cant go into a ***** club without some ***** ruining his evening. You know that sort of thing.” I know I was supposed to be good, but the look on her face was worth it. “Have a nice night, however youre getting home. She forgot she handed me her keys to light her cigarette. I just chucked them across the street into the darkened ally. What? At least she knew their general location. Whatever. I believe I am supposed to be celebrating my arrival to LA.

The bouncers let me back in, no problem. They all are looking at the drunk girl look for her keys across the darkened street. Theyre all having a good laugh over it. Damn they really dont like this girl.

As I reach the bar, everyone, including the illusive Grace, has a shot glass in their hands and are about to drink. Without me. I tap the nearest shoulder in the group. It just happens to be Tinas. “You guys arent starting without me are you?” I am mildly irritated. Dealing with Alice and that girl all in a matter of minutes.

“I was” Tina and Alice both replay. Cute, very cute. I looked over at Grace and she gave Tina an evil eye. Good to know I have someone on my side. Even I couldnt keep track of her. Apparently Tina didnt care, she shrugged her shoulders. Great, such an Alice response. Theyll get along fine. Still, since Erics gone. I should look after her. Her friend keeps disappearing and Alice and Shane have their own thing going. Plus I dont think Alice is ready to be around me.