David had done a poor job breaking, in his drunken state and gave up saying he couldn't see the balls as they were moving around too much. He told his wife to play Steve and collapsed heavily on the steps and his chin fell forward, resting on his chest.

Beth was a good pool player and easily ran the table. She felt triumphant beating her arrogant brother-in-law at something and laughed at the surprised look on his face. "What's the matter, Steve," she teased. "Don't you like being beaten by a girl."

"One more game," he growled. "and go get us a couple more beer, while I rack."

"Loser gets...