Sorry Im late. It took a while to get the taxi driver to understand where I wanted to go, she yelled out to the women at the table.

You clean up nice, Alice yelled over the music.

Thank you. It was only then that Marina turned and looked at Cecilia. She let her eyes travel the length of the woman before she leaned in and whispered into her ear.

Nice enough to eat, Marina said in French using the same tone Cecilia had used with her earlier. Her hot breath made Cecilia suck in her own and Marina smiled knowing that she had achieved her goal. What would you like to drink? Marina asked louder and in English so the newly arrived waitress could hear her.

Any import beer is fine, she replied standing as close to Marina as she could without actually climbing on top of her. She could smell Marinas perfume and it was as exotic and intoxicating as the woman herself was. God how am I gonna get through this night? All I want to do is throw her down and take her right here! Cecilia thought to herself as she felt Marinas hand on the small of her back.

Marinas thoughts mirrored Cecilias and she let her hand explore the exposed skin of Cecilias back. Suddenly, the music was shut off and a woman appeared on stage with a microphone.

If I could have everyones attention please! Hello? YO! Shut up! The woman yelled, laughing into the microphone until she had everybodys attention. As all of you know, tonight is our twenty five year anniversary here at *****. Loud whoops, whistles, and applause broke out at this statement. The woman on stage motioned for everyone to quiet back down and she continued. To mark this special occasion, and as a surprise for our customers, we have brought back a couple of your favorite performers from the past.

I didnt know there was a show tonight, Dana said to Bette.

Neither did we, Bette replied.

Since I know that you would much rather see them than me, Ill move ahead with the introductions. On the stage tonight is a duo that you all know and love. They performed here when nobody knew who they were and they are so nice that they decided to come back even though everyone knows who they are now. Ladies and ladies THE INDIGO GIRLS!!! Loud screams of joy erupted from the crowd and the applause became thunderous as the two women stepped on stage. Soon, the familiar acoustic music of Closer to Fine rang through the club with more than two hundred women singing along. Cecilia turned her back to Marina to watch the happenings on stage and let her body lean against the warm one behind her. Marina took her cue and slipped her arms around Cecilias waste and placed her chin on her shoulder as she too watched the women sing their songs.