While he was all for the girls getting up to sing their hearts out and enjoy themselves (and Peter if he wanted to), Lindsey wasn't feeling it. And then, as if asking the question wasn't enough, she gave him that look. If it had been anyone else, it never would have affected him. Cathy was a different story.
So he suddenly became very intent on the drink list again. "I'm not really a karaoke kind of guy," he replied. "And I wouldn't want to torture anyone so I think I'll just sit with Peter and cheer you girls on while you put the rest of the bar to shame." It never hurt to try and wiggle out with flattery.
"We are doing some research. Food and drinks." He shrugged.