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Something inside me snaps. Without thinking, I snatch the glass Sher’s about to drink from, and down it.
“Cat!” they all shriek.
“That’s real smart, kitten. Way to prove you can handle yo… hey!” Liz screams as I snatch the martini out of her hand. Now, I’m the first to admit that one was a mistake. The sour-bitter-tangy flavor of the vodka mixed with olive juice does not go down easy. Though it’s nothing compared to the whole olive I accidentally swallow.
The effects are so immediate I might as well have pumped the liquor straight into my veins. Suddenly I see two of everything.
“Shit, kid.” I reach out to the Reese I think is real. “I’m gonna puke.” My stomach is on fire, rolling and twisting. I turn to Liz. “You poisoned me!”
“Mom, come on, let’s get out of here. Aunt Liz?”
“I’ll take care of the bill. Take her before she throws up on the table,” Liz instructs.
Soft hands take me gently on both sides, and I look over to see Sheridan is holding me up, too. “You’re always there for me, Sherry baby. Why didn’t we ever hook up.”
“We tried,” she says laughing.
Closing my eyes because the world has begun to spin, I tell her, “Oh yeah. I’m sorry I didn’t like it. Guess I’m a strictly dick… just dick… one…” And just like that, the lights go out.
