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all of us get into trouble.” Natalie was ready to go because she wanted to get away from Tina. Natalie said, “We’ll go Mr. Allen.”
    When Natalie got up from her chair, a young man she knew put his arm around her and tried to kiss her. David noticed Natalie trying to pull away. With one blow David knocked the young man to the floor. Natalie knew Lamont wasn’t drunk. She begged, “Help me get Dave out of here.” Lamont got David around the shoulders, “Come on Bud, let’s get out of here.” David mumbled, “No mans’ gonna paw on my sister. She’s a good person.” Lamont agreed, “She sure is. Now come one, let’s go.” Dave asked, “Where is Nat?” “Right behind us.” Lamont replied.
    He had a hard time getting him in the car. When they were all in the car Natalie asked, “You want me to drive?” Lamont answered, “Yea, I don’t have Alabama drivers’ licenses. I’m a bit tipsy too.”
    Natalie started the car. As they pulled out onto the highway, Natalie said, “Dave did a stupid thing tonight. Now I won’t be able to go there until I’m twenty-one.” Lamont looked over at her, “Are you made?” Natalie answered, “No but . . .” She looked at Lamont, “I guess I’m really proud he’s my brother. He wants to protect me.” She began laughing, “He sure did clobber him, didn’t he?” Lamont said, “If he hadn’t, I would have.”
    There were lights on in the house as they drove up the driveway. As they got David in the house, they saw that almost everyone was either asleep or passed out on the floor, chairs, couch, and even on the stairs. “They stepped over the people and got David upstairs in his room. Natalie said, “Thanks for helping me.” Lamont said, “Go on to bed. I’ll get Dave undressed.” She raised her up on her toes and kissed Lamont on the cheek. He watched her leave the room. David was out cold. Lamont got him undressed and in bed. He went to his room, took a cold shower, and got into bed.
    It was almost noon when Lamont woke. He put on a pair of navy jeans. He got a clean white tee-shirt and put it on. Natalie tapped on his door, “Della has breakfast ready for us.” He went downstairs with Natalie. David was sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in his hand. Della said as she put the food on the table, “You young people never eat regular meals, go to bed too late. I just don’t see how you stay healthy.” Dave said, “Don’t talk so loud Della. You know you love us.” Della smiled, “Yes, I do love all of you.” She looked at David, “I do with you wouldn’t drink so much.” Dave said, “One of these days I’ll quit.” Della put her arm around his shoulder, “I hope that will be soon.”
    All day long Lamont worked on David’s motorcycle. David was a good mechanic but he couldn’t find the trouble. Lamont finally found it. They repaired the motorcycle, took showers, dressed in their Navy uniforms, and went to town. After a few drinks, they found themselves in motel rooms with two girls David knew before he went into service. It was the next evening before they got home. Mr. and Mrs. Agar had gone to a party. Natalie was out on a date. After eating David asked, “What do we do now?” Lamont suggested, “Okay, why don’t we have a few games?” David said, “Good idea.”
    Porter set the card table by the chairs. Della popped corn and they settled down to a few games of cards. They were still playing in the dent when Natalie came home. She was very surprised. She could never remember Porter and Della playing cards. David asked, “Want to joint us?” Natalie said, “No, I’m too tired. Good night everyone.” She went upstairs.
    The next day everyone was busy getting ready for the Christmas Eve party. Late that afternoon Natalie asked David and Lamont if they would go shopping with her to get some last minute items. David said, “Now that sounds like great fun.” Natalie begged, “Ah come on, you don't have anything