"No," Lily answered honestly, turning sideways on the couch to face Jeff, her legs tucked under her body. She set the drink on her knee, holding it balanced there as she thought about what he was asking her.

"I was having a great time here. It's not the best place in the world for dancing, but I can still do it here. I have friends, I have good food, free drinks, at least one handsome man who's willing to show me a good time," she said, smiling at him faintly. "I guess I didn't care why we were here when it was good and now... I don't know. Now I'm just drunk and sort of pissed off. I probably wouldn't even have a good answer if I was sober and happy."