1Chapter 4

The next morning, Maureen and Joanne unpacked from their trip. For the first time in their rocky relationship, Maureen didn't flirt with any other women (in rubber or not), and Joanne didn't criticize her. The pair had been on an awesome vacation, but they were both excited and anxious to hear how Mimi and Roger were getting along.

"I swear, honeybear, she was going to talk to him about it." Maureen said in her sweetest voice.

Joanne looked cynical. "Poor Mimi. I hope she didn't wear her work outfit. You know how Roger hates that. And I hope she didn't bring up anything about April or HIV."

"I still think she finally got to him. I had one of those telepathic visions when we were .. well. At the house." Joanne actually giggled at the thought.

"Alright. 5 bucks says they're fighting worse than ever." Joanne's cynical look didn't change.

Maureen reached out to shake her hand. "Fine. But for me, 5 bucks says they aren't fighting anymore."

"Deal." Joanne felt pretty confident in herself. Not that she didn't want Mimi and Roger together, she loved them both, but Roger, well there's no telling with him.

"So .." Maureen threw a ball of clothes on the floor and slammed her suitcase shut. "I'm finished." Joanne knew not to point out that she had just made a complete mess of their clean bedroom.

"Me too." She looked down at her full suitcase. "It's killing you, isn't it Mo?"

Maureen raised her eyebrows. "WHAT'S killing me."

"The suspense. You can't stand knowing you're going to lose 5 bucks sooner or later." Joanne poked Maureen playfully.

"Right. I'll get my keys to their loft."

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Mimi and Roger dropped Collins off at his place, and went back to the loft. They made their way up the four flights of stairs and to the door of Mark and Roger's apartment.

"Well? It's only 5:30. You've still got 3 hours until work." Roger said nonchalantly as he searched his pocket for keys to the door.

"I'm supposed to guess that you haven't had enough sex today?" Mimi removed her jacket and threw it over a chair as they walked in the door.

"Well. Yes." Roger removed his jacket and sweatshirt for a different reason than Mimi. He put his arms around her tiny waist and kissed her passionately.

She pulled away, "I don't think I have either." They engaged in the lip-lock once more, and Mimi pulled away again. "You are NOT going to forget the condom. Remember last time? I shouldn't have to remind you twice in one day."

Roger released his hold on her and shuffled to the bathroom and pulled of a box, presumably of condoms. "Shit .. SHIT .. where'd they go? Oh fuck. Mimi? I'm out!"

"I guess this is gonna have to wait. We can still have a little fun I suppose." Mimi replied, obviously upset about this predicament.

Roger ran back to the couch where Mimi was laying down and pounced on her. "OUCH! FUCK! Roger! Watch where you put your elbows!"

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Joanne and Maureen made their way up the stairs to the loft arguing lightly.

"Shouldn't we stop by Mimi's place to see if she's ok? If her and Roger are fighting, we should try to calm her down. You know how she takes it from him."

"She's probably in here making him dinner or something." Maureen said confidently.

Joanne stopped and looked at Maureen skeptically. "Mimi doesn't know how to use a microwave."

"Oh yeah .."

Joanne pulled the keys out of her jacket and turned it in the door.

"Wait, pookie. Shouldn't we knock or something? It seems kinda rude just to burst in if they're having quality time."

"Please, remember the bet? Roger's sitting by the window being his old sulky self. He'll welcome the company. Wait .. I hear Mimi. Yeah." Joanne pushed open the door.

Roger, please no, stop, oh God ..

"OMIGOD.", was all Maureen good say. "I WIN!"

Joanne and Maureen stood in the doorway of the loft staring at the sofa. They had apparently walked in at a very inconvenient time. Joanne stood dumbstruck. Mimi was in a very compromising position, tied to the arm of the sofa, with Roger on top of her, licking various parts of her naked body.

Mimi and Roger looked up, hearing Maureen's voice. Very embarrassed, Roger covered Mimi. "So guys, how was .. vacation? Oh yeah .. Do you have a condom on you? I can't stand myself."

Joanne shut the door and made sure to lock it behind her.

"5 bucks pookie!"