EPISODE 2, SCENE 2 Luanne spent the rest of the morning in the Avalanche office, calling around to people who knew Dolores Thorne. At lunchtime she walked over to Baked In Telluride for a slice of pizza. Eric Banks took her order. "Slice of pepperoni, Money," Luanne said. "For you, babe, anything," Eric smiled back. They were friends. Eric had nursed a high school crush on her but it'd never gone anywhere. Luanne was always just a little ahead of him. "How's the snow?" she asked. It was what people were talking about this early in the season. "Sweet," Eric enthused. "Two feet of fresh on opening day. Got one of my best 360 indies ever. Hope I can do it again on President's Day." "You're going for it this year?" she asked. Luanne had watched Eric's skiing all through high school. He was a monster on his board even then. "The Dread Prez Shred is the big one," Eric nodded. "If I place in the top three, I'll get a sponsor for sure." "Good luck," Luanne said. "Thanks." Eric handed over her slice. "By the way, do you know a floor I can crash on for a few nights? My van is gettin' real cold." Luanne grinned. It was vintage Eric. "I'll ask around. See ya." She took her slice and walked out. Nice ass, Eric thought, watching her go, but he'll never get his hands on it.