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• He was sitting at the bar which wasn't really unusual, babysitting his best friend as he downed a few more drinks. He was talking to him quietly, trying to talk some sense into him and hoping he would just go home to his girlfriend and enjoy some quality time with her instead of lamenting about how he was going to be leaving her for god knew how long. He rolled his eyes lightly, motioning to the 'tender to call a taxi for his friend before he stood up with Jake, guiding him towards the door right before he saw his girlfriend. He guided Jake over that way, winking at her as he leaned down to press a kiss to her forehead. "Your brother is a lush." He stated, rolling his eyes when Jake mumbled something about how he was a fag. (NT) -- Adam, Tue, May 23 2006, 10:42pm PDT

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• She spotted him when he was on his way over - she hadn't really expected he would be there but figured there was a possibility, so it was really just a definite bonus to run in to him. A small smile touched her fine lips as she just took a long look at her boys and then scowled affectionately at her brother and wrapped her arms tightly around Adam's waist and pulled him close. "Jake, you are a lush, and Adam is definitely of the heterosexual nature. Don't be rude." But she winked and reached out to smooth her brother's collar, shaking her head a little. "Did you call him a cab?" Her arm around Adam's waist tightened a little - as if daring him to say that no, he had to go drive him home. She clearly was now more interested in her brother hopping in a taxi and her boyfriend staying to keep her company than seeing both the boys disappear into the night. (NT) -- Natalie, Tue, May 23 2006, 10:50pm PDT

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• "Mhmm..soon as I saw you." He stated, dropping his lips to her neck but breaking away when Jake got pissy and pushed away from him. He rolled his eyes lightly, shifting from Nat's arms to grab his buddy's arm and sit him down on the barstool next to his sister, ordering him to stay there. "He's not as drunk as he's acting, you know, he's really just pouting and thats what makes him so grumpy." He nodded a little, pushing at Jake's head which earned him a growl before Adam grinned and looked down at his girlfriend who was looking absolutely stunning that evening. "You look nice..." He stated, brushing her hair back lightly but running his fingers through it a tad just to mess it up a little... (NT) -- Adam, Tue, May 23 2006, 10:58pm PDT

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• "Good..." She murmured softly and gave him one last squeeze before letting him go to grab Jake before the guy disappeared into the dark - never to be seen again. Her lips pursed a little as she eyed her older brother wordlessly for a long moment and then just nodded, prodding at him with the pointed toe of one boot. "Pouty pout pout. You better not be going home to grump at a certain little brunette though. Behave yourself. Be good to her." She knew Jake pretty much always treated Aly like an absolute princess though, but was just putting in her gentle sisterly reminder. A content sigh escaped her as she looked up to Adam again, running her fingers up his arm and then back down to give his wrist a squeeze. "Work..." But she was the type who liked to dress up a lot of the time anyway. (NT) -- Nat, Tue, May 23 2006, 11:08pm PDT

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• "Mhmm...I know. I do seem to keep some sort of track of my girlfriend..." He grinned lightly, looking down at her quietly for a second before he leaned down to brush his lips against hers softly. "Love you..." He stated softly, just to her before he looked back to Jake and shook his head. "Come on son, your taxi is probably here and it's about time you got tucked in, yeah?" He questioned, his voice obviously affectionate even as it was patronizing. He winked down at Nattie, tipping his head to the side as he leaned down to press one more kiss to her cheek. "I'll be right back." He stated, heading back to the door of the bar to escort his boy to the taxi and then make sure the cabbie was paid and had the address before he finally came in, rolling his eyes as he sat down next to his girlfriend. (NT) -- Adam, Tue, May 23 2006, 11:42pm PDT

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• "Sometimes I just can't tell if you're actually listening to me though..." She teased gently and returned the brief kiss with a smile, murmured her 'Love you' in return, and then shifted her gaze to Jake. "Night big brother. Take care of yourself." She gave his shoulder a gentle push as Adam guided him out, and then returned to her drink while she waited for him to get back. When Adam returned, she looked over at him for a moment before laughing lightly and finishing off her drink to order 'just one more'. "Oh baby. You're such a good friend." She pulled her stool closer to his and leaned over for a warm but brief kiss, one hand dropping to rest on his knee. "And he loves you for it..." (NT) -- Natalie, Tue, May 23 2006, 11:48pm PDT

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• On a wednesday I'm down in solitary... -- Adam, Wed, May 24 2006, 12:41am PDT

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• "A damn hot sister, actually, from what I hear." She teased right back at him, returning his grin with one of her own easily - she could almost never resist smiling when he was smiling. Especially because he could be so melancholy sometimes, it was even that much more fun when he was in a good mood. Good moods and bad though, she loved any and every minute that they got to spend together. For a girl who had always prided herself on being independent and self-sufficient, she had slipped quite easily into this co-dependent relationship with him. Her gaze remained on him as he accepted his drink and whatnot, and then her brows raised in surprise at his sudden suggestion, a laugh escaping her before she shrugged easily. "You know I want to. Sounds like fun." She could hardly keep up with his ever-changing trends, but she liked to tag along anyway. It was fun doing different things. (NT) -- Natalie, Wed, May 24 2006, 12:47am PDT

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• "Some group called hotrod chevy's...Tommy said they were pretty good.." Tommy being a kid who tended just to hang around the fringes of their little group at their regular bars. He rarely spoke and Adam had taken him under his wing a bit to get him to open up and not just be a wallflower. He was always taking on little projects like that, it made him feel like he was giving back to society and people in just a little way. He shifted to look towards her again before he stood up, offering his hand and taking his drink in the other. "Come on, I want to cuddle." One of the reasons he liked this bar was the high back booths in the rear corner where he could hide away and not be seen, where he could be a wallflower - just like he encouraged other people not to be - and just cuddle up with his girl and..possibly...do a bit more then cuddle if he mood struck him. (NT) -- Adam, Wed, May 24 2006, 1:01am PDT

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• "Sure, I'm in. Sounds fun. Are there a bunch of people going?" She agreed easily - she was pretty open to everything and definitely game for a night out doing something different than the usual bar/club scene. She glanced down to her drink - pondering whether or not she wanted to get another one right now before they disappeared to their corner where it would be harder to flag down a waitress. She opted out though because, though they were just singles, she did have to drive home and her current drink would last her a little longer anywhere. Smiling sweetly, she slipped off her stool and linked her fingers through his so he could guide the way through the people to the back wherever he wanted to hide out. "You have an okay day, love?" She questioned absently as she let him slide in first, then scooted in next to him. (NT) -- Nat, Wed, May 24 2006, 1:07am PDT

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• "Not a bad day." He stated, shifting to stretch one long leg out next to the back of the booth so that she could sit with her back against his chest, his arms curled around her as he tucked his chin against her shoulder and nibbled lightly, absently at the lobe of her ear before he leaned back and just let his fingers trail over her stomach lightly, working their way under her shirt. "Um...Jake and Aly will probably go and maybe Bryce if I can get him to stop being all Army man and lighten up...Tommy and his girl will be there and a few other people..." His older brother drove him nuts with his incesant perfection most of the time. "How was work?" His hand shifted to run over the top of her thigh before he ran it back up to her stomach, liking the way her tummy was warm against his fingers. (NT) -- Adam, Wed, May 24 2006, 1:16am PDT

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• "Good..." She settled back against him easily, but turned a little so she could still look up at him if she wanted - but for now her gaze was out absently on the darkness past their little booth, not really looking at anything in particular. "That sounds fun. Good group." Most of the time, with as busy as they both tended to be, she was content to be with just him, but it was definitely fun to get out with a bigger group every once in a while. Slouching down a little, her head rested back against his shoulder and one hand covered his for a moment and then dropped to his thigh, running down to his knee and then back up again, one finger hooking absently into one of the holes in his tattered jeans. "Work was work... Pretty busy tonight. That's good. Good tips." She didn't mind the restaurant so much - it was higher end and the patrons were all businessmen with money and tipped well and no one gave her much trouble. It beat a lot of other jobs. (NT) -- Nat, Wed, May 24 2006, 1:24am PDT

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• He nodded a little at that, sighing in contentment as he drew her back so she was leaning more against him as he reclined back against the wall. His lips moved down her neck and across her shoulder right till her sweater blocked his way and he huffed as if offended by the material blocking his exploration. His hand moved up and down her arm slowly, a smile on his face as he watched her quietly. "Yeah, good tips are good..." His head cocked to the side thoughtfully, his hand moving over her side now, then back down over the side of her leg and back up yet again. "I think we need more beer at home...I didn't drive here, did you?" He was so ADD at times it was ridiculous but at least she was always on her toes! (NT) -- Adam, Wed, May 24 2006, 1:32am PDT

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• Her eyes closed lightly and she dropped her head back against his shoulder with a slight, brief smile, her fingers gently squeezing his leg. "I got some this afternoon before work... We needed some groceries." She informed him with a bit of a smirk creeping in to her smile - she always tried to stay one step ahead of him. Plus she had grown up as the only female in a household of boys - she was pretty good at anticipating their wants and needs. "I drove here, yes." That was a bit of rarity though - she didn't drive down here very often. Usually she took the bus out and then caught a ride back with a coworker, or someone picked her up or something. She had been a little behind schedule that afternoon though and driving was always quicker. "So drink as much as you would like, love." (NT) -- Natalie, Mon, May 29 2006, 10:41pm PDT

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• He smirked lightly, shaking his head. "I am not a lush, like your brother." He stated with a shake of his head, yawning softly as he shifted to wrap his arms tighter around her, nuzzling her neck gently. "I'm glad you work in a nice place...less for me to worry about you know? I wouldn't want you in a place like this, working every day..." He stated as he eyed one of the waitresses attempting to ignore the catcalls of one of the customers. If that girl had a boyfriend, he'd probably be punching out the customers lights if he could see what was going on and Adam knew he would be horrible about being possessive and protective of his girl. She was just so little and pretty and innocent and all he wanted was for her to remain that way, he loved her just the way she was. (NT) -- Adam, Mon, May 29 2006, 10:49pm PDT

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• "Then does that mean that I can drink as much as I would like, and you will drive me home safely?" She questioned with a bit of a smirk and a slightly cocked brow as she turned her head a bit to glance up to him briefly - there were moments when she was so much so her father's daughter. Her smiled returned though and she nodded a fraction. She was getting used to having him worry about her - at first she had hated that. For someone who had always tried to be independent and self-sufficient, it had been tough in the beginning to let him in and let him dote on her and watch over her. "Yeah, I would get pretty sick of working in a place like this. The girls here have way more patience than I have, that's for sure." (NT) -- Natalie, Mon, May 29 2006, 10:53pm PDT

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• "You'll always be safe when you're with me, babe, so you can sloshed if you want." He grinned lightly, shifting a little so he could see her better as he raised one hand to trail his finger down her cute little button nose. "You're a cute drunk, all cuddly and 'Adam, I wanna hug'." He grinned, thinking of the last time she had gotten piss drunk and he had ended up listening to her talk about cuddles and hugs for about an hour, he thought it was adorable. He also liked the fact that she was starting to to let him take care of her more, it was an issue he had, after he had lost his fiance because, in his opinion, he hadn't watched her close enough, hadn't taken care of her...well, he was just determined not to let anything happen to Natalie. (NT) -- Adam, Mon, May 29 2006, 11:10pm PDT

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• Her brows furrowed as she pushed against his chest, but there was a bit of a laugh to her tone and she couldn't help the smirk that touched her lips. "Hey, shut up. Don't tell anyone that! I have an image to uphold." She leaned back into him easily again and gave his leg another squeeze, her gaze drifting back out to hunt for a waitress. "Then order me another rum and coke, babe. Double, please." Now that she knew that she wouldn't have to drive, another drink sounded about right tonight. She was just in one of those moods. There were some days that she wouldn't even touch anything alcoholic, and some days that she just drank to enjoy the taste, and then other days that she just wanted to feel fuzzy and that warmth. (NT) -- Natalie, Mon, May 29 2006, 11:16pm PDT

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• He grinned lightly and gently deposited her back onto the booth next to him, pressing a kiss to her lips before he headed over to the bar to get her another rum and coke and to order himself just a plain old coke even though he generally wasn't big on soda, the caffine sounded like a good plan to him. Instead of starting another tab he just added it to his and Jakes and then headed back to the table and gave her the drink, this time sliding into the opposite side of the booth so he could gaze at her as he sipped at his coke. "Do you work tomorrow?" He questioned, his eyes moving over her thoughtfully. He wanted to take her out and do something fun, something outside or at least out and about. (NT) -- Adam, Mon, May 29 2006, 11:36pm PDT

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• She smiled at his prompt response to her request and watched him all the way to the bar and then back here with her fresh drink. "Thanks love." She frowned a little though in silent protest as he settled in across from her - so far away - but then slouched down a little in her seat and stretched her legs out. Her boots had been unzipped as soon as they had settled in to the booth and now were completely removed so that one foot could prop up on his bench, and her free other toes could slip over his calf. "I do. Split shift too... But I'm actually done pretty early and had a few hours in the late afternoon to kill... What are you up to tomorrow?" The straw of her drink found it's way between her lightly-glossed lips for a long sip, but then she set it back on the table and dropped her head back against the back of the seat. (NT) -- Natalie, Mon, May 29 2006, 11:44pm PDT

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• He fought the urge to roll his eyes at the fact that she was working and instead just slouched down in the booth himself, reaching down to wrap his fingers around her ankles and draw them up to rest on his lap so his fingers could gently massage the arches of her feet and whenever he wanted a drink he just leaned forward to take a sip out of the straw, it was a good position for him. "I don't have anything going ...was thinking maybe we could go out for a couple of hours, maybe to the boardwalk or something...museum?" He questioned, his head cocking to the side as he gazed at her. His hair was starting to grow out a bit and it was a little unruley as the curls sprang loose from their gell since he kept running his hands through it... (NT) -- Adam, Mon, May 29 2006, 11:56pm PDT

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• A warm smile lit her features as she watched him, complete devotion and affection softening her gaze - he made it easy for her to adore him, most of the time at least. "You should just meet me at the restaurant after my first shift and we'll go wandering for the rest of the afternoon. Maybe I can find someone to cover the second half and I won't have to go back.." She suggested with one cocked brow, her drink now pulled off the table and held in both hands - resting close enough that the straw remained between her lips and she just spoke around it. Her toes curled a little at first at his touch, but then she sighed softly and they brushed absently over his thighs. She was a touchy-feely person - not necessarily always cuddly, but definitely at least just physical - and always made the most of the situation, even with him sitting way over there. (NT) -- Natalie, Tue, May 30 2006, 12:04am PDT

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• He nodded a little, lifting his hands to run them over her ankles and then her calves before he ran them back down, just enjoying touching her absently. "You work to much, you know. Don't need to work that much..." He missed her while she was gone, he didn't really have a steady job persay, he did odd work for his Dad's company when he was wanted but other then that, the money his mother had left him when she died took a good deal of pressure off his shoulders when it came to a steady cash flow. "You should really see about finding someone to cover that second shift, you know if you worked it would be crashing as soon as you came home..." In his mind, when she had him and a family who adored her, there was just no need to work herself to exhaustion. (NT) -- Adam, Tue, May 30 2006, 12:18am PDT

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• "Yeah. I know. You tell me every day." She reminded him, but just gently with a reassuring smile and a quick wink - once upon a time they had gotten into daily disagreements whenever he lectured her about working too much. These days, she just brushed it off a lot easier without getting irritated by it. "I'll see if there's anyone available... We're a little short-staffed right now though, so no promises." She warned him just so that he didn't get his hopes up only to be disappointed if there was no one willing to help her out. "Come sit over here... So far away..." She requested a moment later, with a slight pout, her lower lip jutting out - though not so much that it hindered the long sip that she then took of her drink. (NT) -- Nar, Tue, May 30 2006, 12:24am PDT

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• He could be quite the faithful lap dog at times and as soon as she requested his presence on that side he stood up and made to go sit next to her before he noticed her drink was running low. Leaning down, he just brushed his lips across her forehead and then straightened and headed back to the bar to order her another drink and to get a fresh soda for himself. A yawn escaped his lips as he slowly made his way back to the table and scooted in next to her, leaning down to press a kiss to her lips before he drew back. "Did you talk to Aly today? Jake was in another of his 'she's to good for me and I am going to ruin her life' snits and was crying into his beer when I got here. Well, not crying, but getting awfully broody at least." (NT) -- Adam, Tue, May 30 2006, 12:30am PDT

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• She just smiled as she watched him disappear to freshen her drink and sighed in complete contentment when he returned to sit with her - he was so sweet and so thoughtful, took such good care of her. Murmuring a quiet 'thanks', she slid her empty glass to the edge of the table and then took a sip of her fresh drink before looking back to him again. She returned his brief kiss and then a hand rose to knead the base of his neck to tug him back down to meet her lips for a warmer, longer moment. She nipped affectionately as his lower lip and then loosened her hold on him and nodded a little in response. "Yeah, she seemed to be in a pretty good mood... She'll get him straightened out. She's getting pretty good at dealing with him." (NT) -- Natalie, Tue, May 30 2006, 12:36am PDT

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• Jake was his best friend in the world and he worried about the other man like he was his brother or hell, even his son. It was ridiculous how much stress Jake put Adam through, not to mention his own family but Adam still loved him through it all. He just hated when Jake got so down on himself, it made him feel bad, like he wasn't doing enough to keep the other mans ego at a sufficient level which was ridiculous really, but they had always been so close it was hard not think like that. A low breath escaped his lips as he pressed a warm kiss to her lips in response to her previous one where he had been a bit distracted before he pulled back again. "Good..he needs some cheering up or..hell...just some good distractions.." (NT) -- Adam, Tue, May 30 2006, 12:52am PDT

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• She smiled a little - worrying was just what Adam did, but really in made her feel better to know that her older, troubled brother had another person looking out for him. It helped that she could, would, and did trust Adam with his safety and well-being, and it made her have to worry just a little bit less. "Don't worry sweetie - Aly'll take care of him. She'll take care of him, and you'll take care of me. Both of us MacKenzie's will be taken care of for the night." She assured him with another smile and a sweet wink and then shifted herself so that she was sitting sideways with her legs were draped over his lap, one hand reaching up to push back his hair. "So don't worry about him. You are officially allowed to worry only about me for tonight." (NT) -- Nattie, Tue, May 30 2006, 1:00am PDT

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• "I worry about you even when I am worrying about Jake." He stated softly, nuzzling her neck again before he pushed her fresh drink towards her, his teeth nipping gently at the sensitive, soft skin right beneath her ear. "Why don't you go on and drink that up, sweetheart and I'll take you home and take care of your every need all night?" He questioned, his voice taking a low growl as he thought about a private night with his girl with no Aly or Jake crashing with them either. "I think it should be your last drink though...cuz I want you to fully appreciate everything I am going to...entertain you with tonight." (NT) -- Adam, Tue, May 30 2006, 1:17am PDT

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• She raised her drink to her mouth obediently at his encouraging, and then tipped her head a fraction for him, a soft breath catching in her throat as a smile lit her lips. "Sounds about right..." One hand held her drink conveniently near, and her free fingers pushed beneath his shirt to brush slowly over his stomach. "This is my last... Don't worry." She assured him and then reached up to press a warm but brief kiss to his lips, her teeth catching his top lip softly. Sometimes he still surprised her with how doting he was - as kids growing up, he had never given her a second glance. He and Jake were always too busy finding trouble to cause to pay any attention to Jake's little sister. A lot of things about him had changed since then though, she supposed - well a lot of thing about her were different too, and about everyone really. (NT) -- Natalie, Tue, May 30 2006, 9:50am PDT

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• She had always just been Jake's kid sister when he was growing up, little Nattie who always wanted to tag along even when it wasn't in her best interest because the boys weren't exactly the best influences. He remembered coming back, trying to convince himself she was still little tag-a-long Nattie when it was obvious that she wasn't so little anymore and damn but she was gorgeous. He couldn't get his mind off of her for the first two weeks and after that he had just stopped trying. His muscles shyed away from her fingers, his head ducking against her neck as he yawned softly before he just rested his forehead against her shoulder. "We should stop and get a movie." He murmured lightly, his brow furrowed a touch as he let out a soft breath and pressed a kiss to her neck. (NT) -- Adam, Tue, May 30 2006, 7:49pm PDT

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• She hooked her fingers in to his shirt and rested her head gently against his, content and comfortable tangled up with him in the dark booth in the noisy club, feeling warm and relaxed from the alcohol and a long shift at work. "I thought you were going to entertain me tonight. A movie is a total cop-out." Her tone was just teasing though and she ducked her head to press her lips to the side of his mouth briefly. "But we can get a movie if you want." She had never been so easy going in her life as she was now with him. Suddenly, everything was cool and the little things weren't worth stressing about. It was kind of nice to be able to let someone else take care of the worrying - though she was afraid that sometimes he worried just a little too much. (NT) -- Nat, Tue, May 30 2006, 7:55pm PDT

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• "The movie is for after I wear you out but you are still to worked up to sleep." He stated oh so matter of factly before he looked down to see that her drink was almost done. Shifting her to sit down on the booth, he pressed a kiss to her jaw and then shifted to stand up. "I am going to go settle up my tab." He stated, brushing his hand through her hair lightly before he turned to go chat up the 'tender and pay for the drinks of half the people who had come through the place that night - or at least it seemed like that many to him. He had a pretty regular business here though so he usually got cut a break when it came to large tabs. It also helped that the tender on duty just thought he was the hottest thing ever. (NT) -- Adam, Tue, May 30 2006, 8:42pm PDT

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• "Oh, oh well then. Okay." She agreed with a soft laugh, and dropped her head back against the back of the seat as she watched him get up to go. "I'll be here..." Her eyes followed him until he disappeared amongst the other patrons, and then she just finished off her drink and slid the empty glass to the edge of the table. She dug her car keys out of her purse and set them on the table, and then rested both elbows on the surface and her chin in her hands. She was totally ready to head home, but she thought it would be best if she just waited for him to come back to escort her out - she definitely wasn't sloshed, but she wasn't too sure if she had complete faith in her motor skills right at this exact moment... (NT) -- Natalie, Tue, May 30 2006, 8:49pm PDT

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• After leaving a generous tip, he came back to the table and wrapped one arm around her waist as he helped her up, grabbing the keys on the way. "So you went shopping before work huh? Get anything good?" He questioned as he made his way out of the bar and down the sidewalk, knowing she would have parked in the lot about a block away from where she worked since her parking was validated there. His arm stayed firmly around her waist, guiding her over the uneven sidewalk. Hell, it tripped him sometimes when he was stone sober so he was careful to keep an eye on her. It was a little chilly since the sun had set and the ocean winds were always strong, so he was walking a little quickly... (NT) -- Adam, Tue, May 30 2006, 9:50pm PDT