All Shook Up
Who: Hal, Fiona, Alejandro Where: Anywhere, But Here When: 9:30pm
Well, that'd been the weekend from bloody hell, thanks.
Luckily, nothing else had blown up. Hal wasn't certain what he'd done if it hadn't. All he knew that now it was mostly over, he was just glad it was mostly over. He'd thought about canceling the plans he'd made with Fiona. She'd understand, he was certain.
But he knew he'd just get a scolding from Annie if he put off a date to fret over her. He'd been trying all weekend and all he seemed to be doing was upsetting her more. He just couldn't bloody win. So, he was doing what any sensible man who was having a bad weekend would.
Getting absolutely smashed and chatting up a beautiful woman.
So he'd left his car at Fiona and they'd taken a taxi to Anywhere but Here. If things went well, neither of them would be in any condition to be driving. So they'd just ring for a taxi back to her place. It was a bit presumptuous, but he lived ridiculously out of the way and her house was much closer. And yes, he was hoping in succeeding in chatting her up afterwards. If he was remotely upright anyways.
Holding the door open for her, always the gentleman, he chuckled dryly. "Not quite as fancy as the last place," he admitted. "Hope you'll enjoy it anyway."