There was a twinge of desperation in his voice.  More than he ever let show before.  I could hear his sweat dripping onto the receiver.  I sat up.  I knew I wouldn’t be able to sleep now.  Joel just sold me his party monster.

“Why can’t Felix get you?” I said.

   “Um, well.  It’s kind of a long story and I’ve only got 3 minutes and 21 seconds left.”