"I know, I know, I was just joking, just kidding around," she soothed me. "Hey, I'm going to get a drink. Like, a 'drink.'" Either of you want any?"

Doug got to a safe point in the game and turned to us. "Uh, is that a good idea?" he asked. "Is he staying over?"

I turned to Morgan. "I probably can't stay tonight of all nights," I told her, then turned back to Doug. "But it's summer. I actually kind of like walking home. If you want to drink, have fun, no need to give me a ride home."

"You sure?" he asked me, fully serious. "I don't want to...