"Please follow me," the redhead said, leading us to the only table not in use, even though it had a Reserved placard sitting on it.

Mom said, "I wouldn't wish to usurp someone else's table."

"It's all right, Melody will understand," Naomi said. "We always give our affiliated club members preferential treatment."

"Then please tell Melody I'm very grateful," Mom said, leaning in and kissing the woman's lips... and the beautiful redhead returned the kiss, that lasted about five seconds.

"You're welcome," she answered, once the kiss was broken.

Then Mom said, "This is my daughter's first time visiting one of our clubs."

"Oh, how nice," she smiled, "I hope...