The fellow who'd been dancing with Alicia, was named Hank, and the one who'd been dancing with Bonnie, was named Red, which I'm sure was a nickname as well, due to his strawberry blond hair and freckles. They each had another drink, while the rest of us continued with water or sodas.

They continued chatting up their respective dance partners. Master got up to dance with his blonde again, and Hank asked me if I wanted a dance, just a dance, so I didn't have to sit there by myself.

"I'd love a dance, Hank, but if you get too handsy, I may have to break a couple of fingers,...