“Hey Cupid.” Alice called me after a took a seat. Finding a seat in the crowded club proved to be difficult. Thankfully I knew the owner.

“Hey guys.” I said slightly out of breath.

“What were you running to get here, or something?” Dana asked.

“Sort of. I thought I spotted someone I knew out there .” I said simply. I wasnt ready to disclose who until I had at least two large drinks.

“I smell a scandal.” Alice replied, to which I just rolled my eyes.

“Alice.” Shane said cutting her off. “Hows Dani, Jude?” A simple question that always brought a smile to my face.

“Shes good. A little nervous about tonight, but shes good.”

“Why? Its not the first time shes preformed here, right?” Dana asked.

“No, its not.” Alice answered before I could. “But Im thinking its the first time since you two got all serious.”

“Whats that supposed to mean?” I asked.

“Well, shes a musician and the girlies like that right? Im thinking that thatll be throwing themselves at her. Resisting temptation might proved to be difficult.”

“Alice,” I began without humor, “please dont let this be the day that I kick your ass.”

“Thats so funny. Because I was hoping that tonight would be the night you kiss my ass.”

“Why is that?”

“Because you love me.”

“Oh please.”

“Hey ladies.” Kit said as she made her way to our table.

“Hey cuz./Hey Kit.”

“I need to talk to you.” She said looking straight at me. Oh no. by the look on her face, she was not happy. But I dont know what I did this time. I havent seen Kit in almost a week.

“What did I do?”

“What havent you done?” Alice asked under her breath. Fortunately I heard her and I kicked her under the table.

“Ow!! Dammit, whatd ya do that for?”

“For being the dumb ass that I love thats why.” I responded making my way to Kits office.

“Yeah, Im sure youll be singing a different tune when I make a play for your girl.” She added while making kissing noises at me.

Once we reached Kits office, I felt that familiar dread that I felt the first time Kit called me in here. I was afraid that it would begin the way it did the last time.