Chapter 2

There is really nothing to do, to get ready for his party, seeing as his finances are pretty low. So Eider spends the morning practicing his guitar - in the bathroom. Maybe the acoustics are better in there?

Time to stop the air math, genius -your guests are here. Hey, what is this? Two party crashers out of the first three guests? Eider doesn't even know Marty Keaton. And the vampire definitely wasn't invited.

Let's get this party started!

Jamie brings felafel. She doesn't look too happy. I wonder why?

Eider and Jamie talk while the guests chow down on Jamie's felafel.

"Where's the music?" Jamie's asks. "Don't you have a stereo?"

Eider doesn't have the money for a stereo, so he pulls out his guitar to play for his guests. He insists they all come into the bathroom - it just sounds so much better in there. Eider doesn't know the two ladies; maybe they are friends of Marty's? He wonders where Zelda and Pauline are.

Jamie interrupts the concert to give Eider flowers...

Just then, Zelda Mae pops her head in the bathroom.

"Hi, Eider! Sorry I'm late!"

Zelda and Jamie give each other the stink eye. Eider isn't really worried - they can't possibly know he's been flirting with both of them, can they?  They stand around for a few minutes. Jamie leaves first, then everyone else decides it's time to go as well.

Eider is surprises to find Pauline Wan on his front porch shortly after everyone has left. She apologises for showing up for the party so late.

"Don't worry, it's fine. We can have our own private party," Eider flirts.

Pauline rolls her eyes at that.

"What?" Eider shrugs. "What's wrong with that?"

Pauline changes the subject.

"I brought you something."

"Flowers? For me? No one has ever given me flowers before! And my favorite color, too!"

Eider wants to show her how much his playing has improved, so he invites her into the bathroom.

When he finishes the song, Pauline surprises him again.

"More flowers? Why thanks!"

Then Eider takes Pauline's hand and leads her out into the yard.

"Look! Stars!"

"This was a great date, Eider. Thanks for inviting me."

"I want to thank you by giving you these..."

"....and these."

Eider is thrilled. After Pauline leaves, he sells all the flowers and buys himself a stereo.

The next night after work, Jamie is waiting for him when he leaves the theater. He thinks perhaps he can finally get the date with her that he's been wanting. But she claims she is too tired to go on a date tonight, maybe some other time.

Eider isn't tired at all; he wonders why anyone would be so tired at 9 o'clock at night. So he wanders over to say hello to someone else who's caught his eye. He flirts for a while with Molly French.

She flirts back....

...and gives him an amazing massage right there in front of the theater.

"Maybe we could go out sometime."

"I'd like that."

Notes

Sorry, the party was lame. Zelda showed up just as everyone was about to leave, and Pauline showed up after everyone was already gone. But at least he was able to get his date with Pauline. Jamie is giving Eider the run-around. He's asked her out twice now, and both times she said she's made excuses. He still has the wishes to date and woohoo with her. Next time: A date with Molly.