Ask Mona to set you up with Rowan.

"So Rowan," you ask Mona, "Is she ever nice to guys like she was to me, or was it just cause I was helping you?" Mona's dykey manager had been indulgent while you were helping Mona with her shift chores that night, the night when fate had delivered destiny in the form of sex on the beach and a broken condom.

Your old friend and new partner in prenatal care says, "I guess she just liked you."

"Oh?" you say.

"I mean, she's kind of an iceberg to most guys," Mona says. "Even guy friends I've had come to El Gringo." She laughs. "I guess she could see how bad you had it for me that night."

New boyfriend, Mona? the thirtyish pixie had said, giving you a good look up and down. Pretty cute. And then Rowan had plied you with cola and chips. And gave you some looks. Like maybe she was kind of flirting?

"Aw, c'mon," you protest.

"Tell me I'm wrong," Mona says.

Your cheeks go hot and your cock goes hard.

"Ah ha ha ha ha," Mona laughs. She leans over and kisses your cheek. "And now you kinda have it for Rowan?"

"I mean," you say.

Mona says, "Well, you might get lucky. Girlfriends, she has two or three steady. She'll do it with a guy sometimes, but never more than once. Be prepared to be fucked and thrown away."

"I can tell I'll never be able to hide anything from you," you tell Mona.

Roll +HOT(+2) to TELL MONA to help hook you up with Rowan. Roll: 7 + 2 = 9.

"You say that like it's a bad thing, Joe," Mona says. "And, I take it you're asking. Yes, you can do Rowan if she's feeling it too. Better get ready to earn it."

"Yeah," you say.

"Not just being a roadie," Mona says.

"What do you mean?" you ask.

Mona snickers. "I'm sure you'll be game. Ha ha ha ha Joe, the look on your face."

You have nothing to say.

"Rowan did ask me something about you," Mona adds. "Dunno if it means anything."

"What did she ask?" you say.

Mona clears her throat and imitates Rowan's voice. " 'So, kid, how big is Joe's dick, anyway?' ". Mona shrugs. "C'mon, let's get going, we gotta pick up the band's kit."

You and Mona get into the pickup you borrowed from your boss's pool company. Myrna had tipped you off that he was out of town, so the coast was clear for "helping a friend move," as you'd put it.

"Remember," Mona says. "Listen to Charlie. Tonight she's your boss, at least through sound check. Don't cross her. I think she's Rowan's number three steady girl."

"Thanks," you say.

Mona winks. "I'll put a word in for you, Joe," she says. "But don't thank me yet. I'll think up a favor you can do me. If you get lucky."

You nod to Mona. "OK," you say.

"Oh, did you bring your date kit?" Mona asks. "A condom that actually fits, and lots of lube?"

"Um..." you say.

Mona hands you a little paper bag. "Here."

"Damn, Mona," you say. "I'm glad you're on my side."

Roll +COOL(0) using STALK HER to catch Rowan in the mood after the Bleeding Gardenias show, or maybe in the back room between sets.

You have 3 XP.

You have Hard +2 (with Fucking Huge), Hot +2 (with Charming), Cool 0, Control -1.

You have an arrangement with Mona where she has to pick or approve your dates.