[nyconse]

How do you know these people are really her friends? They could be anyone looking for a few bucks or a little attention.

[nyconse]

Saddam's evil sons are dead. Yes! It is now confirmed. The DNC must be crying in their lattes. They are going to need to wear black armbands!

[phreebass]

How do you know these people are really her friends? They could be anyone looking for a few bucks or a little attention

I think you are confusing hotel girl's "friends" with hotel girl. Or, maybe they all come from the same money-grubing, attention-seeking stock down thar.

[honeygrl]

"How do you know these people are really her friends? They could be anyone looking for a few bucks or a little attention. "

Apparently they are people she is comfortable enough around to get drunk with.