"Great!" Ernie said with a grin. He took a sip of his gin and tonic and nearly choked when a series of very... interesting images ran through his mind. It seemed that his subconscious really liked that idea... and so did he for that matter.
He gave a laugh when Terry said he was starving and waved one of the waiters over. He asked quietly if their table was ready and was told that it was. He thanked the waiter then got to his feet. "Our table's ready so we can have dinner now if you like." He gestured towards the door and waited for Terry to join him.
"A 'play-date', huh?" he said with a chuckle. "I wonder what he thinks we're doing tonight? Playing at being pirates?" he then cocked his head slightly. "Who are Ella and Liam?" he asked curiously. "I've had parents and kids in and out of the shop but I haven't really been able to put names to all the faces yet."