The Last to Leave

by Erica Lee

Why would we put you on different flights?” “Oh, I don’t know. Maybe so we don’t kill each other on the airplane?” “I mean, if you guys are seriously going to kill each other, I’d rather have it happen before we’re together anyway. That way, we don’t have to deal with any bloodshed.”

“I can’t believe you told my mom you would go to my family’s Labor Day party.” “What can I say? Your mom’s very convincing.” “All she did was call you pretty.” “And complimented my athletic ability.”

“I can’t have sex right now. I’m sorry.” “Is that how they taught you to take care of a muscle strain at Stanford? Is that old research or new research? Because I would love to be part of those studies. I was thinking we would use the ice and medicine method for today though.”

I’m just trying to stretch out, but your big feet are in the way.” Courtney kicked her foot into Nicole’s leg. “Hey, you know what they say about big feet.” “Big shoes?” “Big strap-ons.”

“My parents just texted to tell me they’re here. Ready to meet the people who made such perfection?” “But that already happened hours ago when you met my parents.”

And while we get ready, we have to figure out what to do about Griffin that doesn’t involve having to dispose of a body. How does that sound?”