Astrid "Aww, did you come to party with the kiddies too?" Nicole teases. "I have spent half of the day training these little shits at the high school. I cannot comprehend another spell or potion to save my life," Nicolas says, taking a big gulp of my drink. He slams the empty cup down and holds a finger up. He comes back with two filled cups and another round of shots. Nicole grins, her cheeks and neck flushed a deep cheery red, and I know she'll be far gone after a few more drinks. We really shouldn't be drinking, but my stress says otherwise. I don't want to think anymore. I want to have fun and relax. "Ladies," Nicolas raises his shot glass, and I reach for my own. "To Astrid, for bringing us together at this moment." I raise my glass a little higher in agreement

