 I looked at the clock. It was no use. Too late. Even if he did call, I started to go. I saw the bottle on the table. I had to take another drink. I felt a little better. Now I have to get out. Hello? Hello. It's me again. Look, girly, there's no Sammy at this number. I know, but you sounded kind of lonely. I'm lonely, too. Forget it, will you? Don't tie up my phone, understand? Sure, I won't.