The movie is finally in the can & ready for its premiere. But does Alison get a break?....No, of course not. Byron's got her on party planning now. He's all pissed off about something the manager of the party hall said, & now Alison has to call him & smooth it over, & pretty much take over the party arrangements for Byron. Alison wonders, if she ever makes it like Byron, and like all the other big time jackass directors she's worked for, will she treat people like shit, too?

Alison does smooth things over with Joao, the party hall manager, & the "Sirens of Titan" wrap up party is a go for New Years Eve. Alison got one of the girls in the costume department to dress her up & she regrets not making Kelly do the same. While the trashy outfit she has on is very sexy & Alison would love to see Kelly wear it clubbing some time, the high boots & fishnets are drawing stares from the Gucci crowd. Well at least she doesn't look as stupid as Ruben in his green pants. And where's that famous 'girlfriend' he's always complaining about? Probably imaginary.....

Even at the party, Alison gets put to work. Though this is the swankiest hall in Beverly Hills, Byron has to find this or that not to his liking & Alison has to chase down Joao & bother him with Byron's problems. She finds him having a smoke on the balcony & she takes the opportunity to light up herself. Smoking is banned almost everywhere in CA, and even where it isn't banned, if you light up you are often met with the general hostility of everyone around you. You could tattoo a swastika on your forehead & they'd treat you better than they treat smokers, Alison thinks.

But there is very little time for pleasure in the business, and as soon as she's enjoyed her cigarette, she has to lay it on Joao. Of course in his business, he's dealt with the Hollywood crowd before, & is completely ready to cater to every foolish whim Byron has, as long as this shindig is on the studio tab.

Kelly comes along while she's talking to Joao. Alison feels terrible for having to leave Kelly alone for so long. The poor kid is obviously bored out of her mind, she doesn't really know anyone here except for Alison. The punch has been free flowing all evening & Kelly's a bit wobbly on those high-heeled boots.

As she finishes with Joao & turns to her tipsy date, Kelly takes Alison by suprise, sweeping her down into a fiery kiss. Right in front of Ruben, even. Alison likes to 'wear the pants' & isn't used to being kissed this way. From her little 'virgin' Kelly it comes as a bit of a shock, though a tasty one. "Hey," Kelly says when she lets Alison up. "You had a cigarette, I can taste it. I want one!" Alison laughs, "Do you smoke?" Kelly blushes & averts her eyes "I'm not supposed too..." she says quietly. Alison's eyebrow shoots up & she smiles wryly "Not supposed to? Do you need a permission slip?" Kelly squirms & Alison realizes her fast tongue lashed a bit too hard. She leans into Kelly, kissing her cheek & stroking her hair, "Joao has cigarettes out on the balcony. I have to deal with some more crap for Byron, & then I'll meet you out there in a few minutes."

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