"Maybe I can invite him out next time." Jack offers with a smile. This was definitely the kind of crowd Balthazar could appreciate.

Even Aarne gives Joe the side eye for being such a disaster in front of someone's mother. "Yeah! And Mr Jones will bloody your stupid ass to the ground if you don't get your shit on right."

Aarne had tangled with Ziggy's dad who was watching them closely. He knew better than go try that temper again. Aarne made sure Aletayria was to the table with Tom before he turned on the bassist. He took his bottle and chugged the remaining scotch. Gave him back the bottle, winked and then started for the bar and his own drink.

"Thanks babe." He called over his shoulder.