My speed dropped below 65 mph; and we slowly came out of the horrendous skid unharmed. Alcohol was spilled all over my expensive leather upholstery in...the back seat of my car. My friends were also covered in their delectable drinks."Good driving, Bethany. We could've been KILLED!!" Mike screamed from the passenger seat."Hey, lay off her, " replied Chris, "We made it through OK, didn't we? Is anybody hurt? No."I was so scared that my lazy brain could barely make my heavy chest take in the sweet. " He hesitated, "Look, I know it's tough for ya, kid. Maybe I can help you out. Just, umm, don't let it double okay? You would regret that, and, well, so would I. I don't want to have to come down here and hurt you or anything like that, you know?" I promise I will have that money..." Okay...good. My name is Ronny. Perhaps, umm, you'll be giving me a call. I'll straighten you out." Ronny pulled out a card from his pocket. "I'm leaving this right here on your porch. Don't forget."Then just like. They both stood staring for a moment. I took of the gloves then theapron being careful not to disarrange my hair and struck a little poseto show the new me. Hannah just rushed at me to hold me, followedquickly by Melody."Mommy, Mommy," said Melody."You're going to be the best Mom," said Hannah. It hurt a little thatwhat she was saying was that I could be a better mom than Erin, but Iwanted that to be true. That aside, it was a moment of true familybliss, the feeling only a parent can. Chip sales were brisk right through to Saturday night, and three tables were usually full. I tasked the working girls with spending an hour each, fetching drinks for the players and giving them some eye-candy. Then I set the example by tipping them for their efforts.I kept station at one of the poker tables, my back to the wall so I could watch the entire salon as I played. It soon became second nature to scan the place every opportunity I had, yet still concentrate on my playing. I bought into.
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