"So, you have the house to yourself for the weekend, right?"
I nodded, "Why? You think I should throw a party?"
"Nah," answered Lucas, "I was thinking of repaying that favor."
"Don't worry about it, man. Friends help friends move."
Lucas suddenly gave me a serious look, "No, seriously. Do you still like that actress Lucy?"
"Lucy Lawless? I think that she's still pretty damn hot, and a great actress, if that's what you mean. Remember Xena?"
"Yeah, whatever. So how would you feel if I told you that I could get her to meet you in person?"
"Is she visiting the city or something?"
"Not exactly. How about you hand over a hundred bucks and I arrange it?"
I frowned, "So I'm paying for this gift?"
"Trust me, this will be worth every cent."
I sighed and reached for my wallet.
"Make sure you're home tonight," Lucas told me, "Don't make any arrangements. It will be worth the sacrifice."
THAT NIGHT
Another hour passed as I sat on the couch, waiting. It was already dark, I'd turned down two other good friends, they both looked at me like I had a screw loose. Several times I turned on the television, but I was worried there would be something good on and I'd only see the first half.
I could wait.
The doorbell rang! Lucas must have finally gotten up off his ass and decided to come get me. I figured that the lazy son of a bitch had probably forgotten until the last possible moment. I walked over and jerked the front door open.
"Hi! Lucas sent me."
Holy shit it was her! Lucy Lawless!
I must have been frozen in shock, she just gave me a funny look and gently made her way inside the house. I followed, not really sure what was going on. How had Lucas managed a home visit?
Lucy sat down opposite the couch. She was holding a small paper bag, she held it on her lap.
"I can see that you're impressed," Lucy said, "Maybe you should take a seat."
I walked over and collapsed down onto the couch.
Lucy smiled at me.