“You ready to go?” Galen asked, coming into the costume shop.
Neal looked up from a repair he was doing. “In a minute.”
“Why are you working now? Relax. That’ll wait until morning.”
“I know. I just thought I’d…” He shook his head when Galen flicked the switch to turn off the sewing machine. “I guess I’m done for the night.”
“You bet. We have a party to go to, in case you’ve forgotten.”
“At Roxbury’s. I know, I know.”
“Then move it.” Galen laughed when Neal gave him the finger, and then waited while Neal got his jacket and shut off the lights. When they were out in the parking lot, he asked, “Do you want to drive over with me?”
After a second’s hesitation, Neal replied, “Sure,” and grinned. “That way you get to be the designated driver.”
“Oh boy.”
They arrived at the bar to find al
