"Okay, I'll treat you like a large child," Alicia agreed with a nod. Taking Fred's hand, she pulled him away from the counter. "Come on Fred, let's get your jacket and go. No dawdling now. Also, if you start to embarrass me, I'll embarrass you. And I'll make it ten times worse."
Pushing open the front door, she let out a loud laugh. "The night could lead us to some very interesting places if we partake in one too many of those fabulous Firewhiskeys."