My tone, I was sure, carrying my discomfort being in a place so far out of my economic league.“I chose it to honor you, Sam, really,” she said, cl...early having figured out my reticence to visit a place like the Scarborough.“No, no, it’s fine. I just hope somebody else is paying. I’ve got a few bucks, maybe enough for the tip,” I said. Abby smirked.“You know damn well that I’ll be the one paying tonight,” she said. My turn to smirk.“Yeah, just kidding,” I said, “sheesh.”Now she smiled as did her. “Would you like to join us?” he asked the Midget.“Thank you,” the Midget said. “Don’t mean to interrupt, I just ran into your girl at the bar and I thought I might, well...get to know her better,” he grinned.“I bet,” the Boss laughed. A man walked up to the table and asked if he could dance with Carole. The Boss agreed and sent them off to the dance floor. The Boss and the Midget watched the couple dance. “She’s got a great body, doesn’t she?”“God, yes,” the Midget said in agreement. “Your wife. I elbowed him in the mouth and his gun went off under my arm. I felt the blast burn through my heavy shirt and the ball graze the middle of my back as I pulled my big bayonet from its scabbard and swung it at the man's face. I cut his nose and cheek deeply as he tried to club me with his weapon. We grunted and fought, knowing only one would survive. I kicked him in the knee and then dug the blade in under his left arm, in to the hilt and scraping bones. He gasped, looked surprised and fell to. Keep in mind that most people are only just now finding out you saved Kaylee last night, so that's why they're looking at you."Hilly took a deep breath and pushed away the fear she felt. She was dating Ben now and everyone would assume they did things together. Her lips twitched as she silently reviewed all things they'd done together the night before. "You're right," she whispered back then kissed his cheek.Roj watched their exchange with a shrug. "Nathan's really jealous." I can't help that,".