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I pull his shirt off his shoulder a little and lick a spot at his neck. “Salt,” I say, holding my hand out. Ella places the salt in my open palm.
I pour it over Josh’s neck. “Okay, where’s my shot?” Josh hands me a glass. Then he places a slice of lemon between his teeth.
I don’t waste time. I lick, drink and suck on that lemon. It tastes gross. My nose scrunches up. “Ugh, I don’t know why people like this stuff.”
“Have any of you had water since you turned my living room into a bar?” Josh asks. Why is he suddenly sounding like the responsible one?
I look around. “Water? Yep, it’s clear, just like water.” I point to the three bottles of tequila that are on the table. They’re all open and half empty.
Josh looks at the bottles. “Wait, is that my…? Fucking hell. Ella, did you raid my bar or did you bring these supplies with you?” he asks her, nodding to the table.
“Yours. You have the good stuff too, you know.” Ella smiles.
“You do know that’s a two-thousand-dollar bottle you’re spilling all over my damn table? I’m sending your husband the bill,” Josh says to Ella.
I, on the other hand, just about choke. I’ve been drinking a two-thousand-dollar bottle of tequila. Who the hell pays that much for one little bottle?
“Alyssa, you look the most responsible. Can you please go get some water bottles from the fridge?” Josh asks.
“Sure,” she says, as she goes to stand up and starts tumbling.
“Fuck me, you’re all as bad as each other. Alyssa, sit your ass down. I’ll get you water.”
“Oh, pizza, that’s a great idea, Josh. I’ll have a meat lovers,” Reilly squeals.
“Yes. Pizza, pizza, pizza!” Ella starts cheering.
I can’t remember the last time I ate pizza. Do I even still like it?
“Pizza actually is a fucking fantastic idea. Let me order some. What kind do you want, Emmy?” Josh asks me.
It seems like everyone’s eyes go to me. “I don’t mind. Whatever you all want is fine,” I say.
“Chicken, no, cheese. Oh, pepperoni!” Ella says.
“Okay, I’ve got this. Emmy, help me in the kitchen.” Josh stands, picking me up with him.
“Oh, help. Is that what the kids are calling it these days!” Ella winks. All three women burst into laughter.
“Where’s Zac, because I could really use his help right now.” Alyssa giggles.
“Gross, no. Josh, wait for me. I’m coming.” Ella goes to stand up but wobbles so much she falls back down in a fit of laughter.
“Fuck my life. Change of plans.” Josh pulls his phone out of his pocket and presses some buttons, before sitting back down.
“Where the fuck are you?” he yells through the receiver.
“Almost there. Why?” A rough voice comes over the speaker.
“Oh, Dean, hunny, are you coming to help me? ‘Cause I really need help!” Ella yells. We all burst into laughter with her.
“How much has she had to drink?” Dean asks.
“I don’t fucking know, but they’re all fucking drunk as skunks. Hurry up and get your ass here. And bring pizza. They want pizza.”
“Do I look like a delivery boy?” Dean says.
Josh holds the phone out in Ella’s direction. “El, tell Dean to bring pizza.”
