"It's rare we have a day off like this. Let's go get a drink."
"Okay." Melody Monroe nodded. "I'll go take off my makeup first."
"I'll wait for you outside," Rose Shaw said before turning and heading out.
Melody Monroe hurried to remove her makeup. When she got outside, Rose Shaw was sitting in the car, smoking. The ashtray was already stuffed with cigarette butts.
She pulled open the car door, took out the ashtray, and emptied it into a nearby trash can. Her eyes landed on the cigarette in Rose Shaw's hand. After a moment's hesitation, she tossed the ashtray into the trash as well.
"Melody Monroe, why'd you throw away my ashtray!"
Melody Monroe walked over and snatched the cigarette from Rose Shaw's hand as well. "How many have you had today?"
How many had she smoked? Rose Shaw gave a bitter laugh; she couldn't even remember.
"Get in the car."
Melody Monroe sat in the passenger seat. Rose Shaw started the car and drove to her usual bar.
