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"What are friends for?" Steve Lucas slapped my back "Look at it this way The bun's in her oven She's the one with the problem I wouldn't worry"

I stared at Steve "You really don't get it," I said

"What's the worst that can happen? She has the kid - you're a daddy You wouldn't be the first to ride that ride"

"Howup?" I questioned We stood on the sidewalk in front of the funeral parlor

"Two," Steve answered "Why?"

"I want to know if you're as stupid as you sound"

"Listen" Steve placed an ar to have the kid She's going to get an abortion She'll hit you up for three - four hundred bucks Take it to the bank" Steve wore a stupid smile "Hey, I made a funny Get it? Cover the Costs; take it to the bank"

"You're a regular George Carlin" I rolled ure she'll get an abortion?"

"Ain't it obvious? And you call me stupid You hten me," I said

"If Jenny Slut's parents found out, they'd kill her - away goes your proble! 'Cause when her old hter you like the pig you are You're not Jenny Slut's problehtmare There is no way in hell she'll keep it"

"How do you know?" I asked