Throwbacks was packed at eleven o’clock when I got there. A band played hard rock on stage and the crowd was almost frenetic.
I squeezed through as best I could and made it to the bar, just barely. Luckily, Sandy was nearby. I got her attention, and she brought me a Bud, as usual.
“Thanks, sweetie.”
“Welcome. It’s good to have you back. I’ve missed your hot little bod.”
“You say the nicest things.”
She blew me a kiss and moved on to the next thirsty customer.
I leaned against the bar and took in the near frenzy of the crowd as men writhed and twisted, some blatantly rubbing against each other on a fast track to abandon. I wanted to join in, but with the right partner this time. I needed Wei.
My beer in one hand, I used the other to push through the mob as I headed for the manager’s
