With two hours between the end of rehearsal for the upcoming show and the performance of the present one, Ricky headed to his dressing room to change from his rehearsal gear into street clothes. When someone knocked, he called out, “Enter at your own risk.”
Denise and Julian, his co-stars in the next play, did. Julian asked with a grin, “Are you in a tiger mood tonight?”
Ricky shrugged. He wasn’t sure what mood he was in, other than that it didn’t include being involved with what Denise said next.
“We’re going to grab a bite to eat. Want to join us?”
“Not really,” Ricky replied shortly.
“Oh.” Denise grinned up at Julian. “I think you’re right. He’s definitely being the crouching tiger, or maybe the hidden dragon?”
“Or maybe just wanting some alone time?” Ricky said, essaying a small
