Somehow their swim had turned into some sort of twisted double date for lunch, and Jesse had gotten duped into paying for everyone. Not that he couldn’t afford it, it just rubbed him the wrong way to have to treat Duke to a free meal. At Duke’s suggestion they headed to an upscale sports themed bar and grill out on the highway. There was usually a line, but Duke had called ahead to get them reservations, and they were escorted straight in to a waiting booth. Duke slid in next to Patti, and Jesse and Daniella sat across from them.
Duke casually draped his arm across the booth behind Patti, making her blush. “So Patti, what will you have?”
Patti picked up a menu and scanned it nervously. She’d never been on a date before, and she had no idea of the proper date etiquette. She glanc
