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Hey, Vinnie. Plans for the weekend?

Oh, MG. I mostly just take it easy these days. A friend's gallery show is closing, they're having a little reception. I'll probably stop by.

That sounds nice. A glass of wine, a little artsy shmoozing?

MG, you know I don't drink anymore. Or maybe you don't know.

Gosh, Vin, that's right. I did know that. I'm sorry.

No, girlyfriend, don't be sorry. It's not a big deal. There was a time, though! I would have been the star of that little gallery reception.

Heh. I'll bet.

Not in a good way, though. It seemed fun at the time, and let me tell you, I thought I was the star of the arty party universe. I thought I was having fun – I was having fun, for a while. Now I realize, everyone but me could tell what a miserable catastrophe I was. Kind of like Alana.

Really? You think Alana has a problem? I never noticed.

Not like that. I mean the way she is with rationing office supplies. Feelings of invincibility and delusions of grandeur a go go.

Ha. Too true. Alright, Vin. Have a good weekend. Go easy on the seltzer.