Several hours and glasses of wine later…

Kaylee: Mom, can I go home? I have school in the morning and homework-

Alyse: Oh, hello Bjorn. 

Bjorn: *drunk* H-hello love. Gonna say…say hello to me. *wink*

Alyse: *giggles* Oh, you’re awful when you’re drunk.

Bjorn: M’not drunk. C’mhere you. Lemme kiss that pretty face…

Alyse: *giggling between kisses* You naughty boy, half the city is here.

Kaylee: Holy f*ck…

Bjorn: So the other campaign assistants and I have had a brainstorm and came up with an idea for how to propel your campaign further up in the polls.

Alyse: Oh, and what is that?

Bjorn: A gala, here at the Stargazer. On Sunday. You’d give another speech, although a bit more laid back than today’s. Rub a few elbows, shake hands, have fun. All that jazz. 

Alyse: Interesting. And I assume my husband needs to be there, for appearances sake?

Bjorn: *voice deepens* Not necessarily… You know Alyse, I’ve always found your drive and determination…extremely appealing.

Alyse: Bjorn, it was one drunken night after an incredibly long day, let it go. I’m sure your wife misses you.

Bjorn: Not as much as I miss you. The feel of you in my arms…waking up to you lying beside me in the morning light. Alyse, please. We both know what we want.

Alyse: *sigh* Bjorn, I can’t. A scandal like this would destroy my campaign. So I beg of you, please let this go.

Bjorn: Never. 

Alyse:

Bjorn: *clears throat* Anyway, it would be great for your image if you did bring one of your family with you. Maybe one of the twins? Having the apparent support of your children would look great in the eyes of voters.

Alyse: I’ll think about it.

Star Gazer Lounge, Friday

Alyse: And in conclusion, thank you all for coming to here today and remember to Vote No on Initiative 541 to keep our children safe from predators that would do them harm in public bathrooms. 

*polite applause*

Bjorn: That was great, Alyse. 

Alyse: Oh, thank you Bjorn. It was my pleasure.

Bjorn: Would you sit with me for a bit, there’s something I want to run past you.

Alyse: Of course, I can’t really say no to my campaign manager, now can I?

Bjorn: *laughs* True, true. Right over here.