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of those summers that we’d spent fishing and swimming out back. The place has a lot of great memories for me over the years. I hate that Mr. and Mrs. Evans’ are gone now. They were good people. I would spend days here and they never seemed to mind. It’s funny how quickly life can change, and how easily things are taken away.
    “Travis, hey man. The gang’s all here.” Dane yelled from the porch. He was already hammered.
    “What’s up man? Looks like I’ve got some catching up to do,” I wrapped my arm around his shoulder. He was a big guy, but I was even bigger. Working out at the gym had really paid off.
    “Beer’s in the fridge, and liquor is on the counter, Man. Help yourself,” his words were slurred and all over the place.
    “I think I will.” I walked inside. Everyone seemed to be annihilated already. I was in a stress free zone for the night, time to blow off some steam. These boys had nothing more to worry about than a final exam or getting to work on time the next day. I wish I could say the same. I have actual responsibilities and someone to take care of. It’s been two years since I have actually been to a party, my reasoning for babysitters involved inventory at work. I’m living like a forty year old man, and I’m so over it. Tonight I had no responsibilities, so I planned to get shit faced, starting now.
    A bottle of Tequila later and my lips were tingly. I swear I don’t think I’d been there two hours yet. Where are all the girls? “Dane,” I rested my arm on his shoulder. “Did we invite girls to this party because I seriously need to get laid?”
    “Too much fucking information Trav,” he passed me a bottle and I took another drink. “There are girls here.” He waved his arms around.
    “Dane, dude, I see these girls all the time. I don’t want them. I want someone new, someone hot. Can’t you help a brother out?”
    “Sorry man, I can’t help you.” He snatched the bottle from me. “But I can help myself. See that hot chick that just walked through the door.”
    I nodded.
    “She wants me.” I looked towards the door to see a beautiful redheaded girl standing there.
    “Who is she, and how do you know she wants you?”
    “She is my sister’s best friend Wren. Trust me she wants me.”
    “It must be nice. She really is hot. Does she have any friends?” He gave me a look like he might punch me in the gut. “I mean besides your sister, damn.”
    “Don’t know, and don’t care. I have to go man. Listen, have fun. Don’t drive okay. When you’re ready to pass out, just pick a room okay. I’m going to hit that.” He pointed to the red-head. He hopped over the couch and went after her.
    It had been so long since I’d had a girlfriend, or even had sex for that matter. I slept with one of the members down at the gym, but it was just a one night stand. It’d been about six months ago and it was a spur of the moment thing, weakness on my part. All the more reason to drown in my sorrows, and hopefully remember nothing.
    After losing my ass in beer pong, I decided to lie down. Everything was starting to get fuzzy and I knew I’d be sick if I didn’t. I started down the hall and tried to remember which room was where. I couldn’t go into Dane’s old room unless I wanted to walk in on a hump fest. Not a good idea. I went to the next bedroom on the right. I didn’t remember whose it was, and since it was empty then it looked good to me. I kicked off my shoes and took off my pants and shirt. It took me a minute. I kept getting tangled up. I left on my boxers and climbed in the bed. Sleeping it off sounded like a good plan, if I didn’t puke first. I was going to strangle Dane for this hangover.

FIVE
    Sawyer
     
    When I arrived back from the store, there were cars parked everywhere in the drive. I had been gone for two and a half hours and already he’d thrown a party. How did he manage it? I swear, I am going to kill my brother. The music is blasted through the