Chapter 9

It was Saturday night at Garvey’s. The customers were still talking about the wet nightie contest from last night. It was 9:30 p.m. Garvey’s wasn’t over capacity like it was last night, but the staff was still busy. Jackie helped Trina at the bar. Jodi helped Daniel in the kitchen. Gabriella waited tables with Becky and Sandy.

Gabriella sat down a drink order for two men and two women at a booth. She turned to head back to the bar when she noticed Jeff Goldman and Nick Dalton walk in with three brunettes.

The three brunettes were all over Nick. Jeff proudly grinned. Gabriella’s curiosity got the best of her. She put a smile on her face and headed in their direction.

Jeff beamed when he saw her. “Hey, my little hot tamale.”

Gabriella put her arm around his strong and solid waist. He placed his arm around her shoulders. They gave each other a half hug. “Hi. Back for some more fun?” she asked.

“Absolutely,” Jeff said in a deep voice and gav