A/N: This is a snippet from a long story I'm currently writing. Obviously I enjoy a challenge.

THE NEXT STEP

"Had any luck getting him out of his clothes, Bella? Alice asked unabashedly.

"Haven't you been following my storyline on No Sex and the City? I'm going to keep trying, though," I said, color rising in my face. "Do you have any indications about my accomplishing that goal?"

"Sorry, can't help you there." She winked.