Chris hesitated when she handed him the heels and slowly danced her way back to the dance floor.  He wanted another drink. One more strong one would have him dancing right along with his wife, but She on the other hand seemed loose enough, and didn't need another drink. He was afraid that more alcohol would lead her carefree spirit to be sloppy drunk. On the other hand, she hadn't stumbled or acted as if she needed to be cut off, and if he returned with out a drink for her, it might cause an argument.  The very last thing he wanted or needed on his Birthday night was to be fighting with Nikki.<br/><br/>He shook his head, with a sheepish grin when asked to take the heels to "his gal" at the bar.  Guess his subtle glances earlier at the blonde bartender were not so subtle after all, realizing Nikki had noticed.  He nodded, and turned, weaving between patrons to return to the dark corner of the bar.  He flagged the bartender down, asked for two more drinks as they had previously ordered, and asked favorably if she could stash the expensive pair of heels for him.  He tipped her generously for her kindness.<br/><br/><strong>"Sorry Hun, were out of Cranberry, it'll be a moment until I get restocked."</strong>the blonde bartender flashed a fake frown, and apologized, and went about making other drinks while she waited for the mixers to be replenished.  Chris sighed, turned towards the dance floor, elbows leaning back on the bar.  He scanned the crowded dance floor for signs of Nikki.  She was nowhere to be seen, even as Chris stretched his neck and looked everywhere.  She couldn't have gone far, perhaps to the bathroom.  The dance floor had gotten crowded since they arrived an hour or so ago, so she could still be where he left her, his view was just blocked.<br/><br/><strong>"Here you Go Sweetie!"</strong>the blondes voice broke Chris' concentration on the dance floor a few minutes later, as he turned around, retrieved both drinks and smiled.<br/><strong>"I made them a little stronger this time since you had to wait"</strong>she smiled and winked at him.<br/><br/><strong>"Awesome, Thank You!"</strong>Chris nodded and smiled, sipping his rum & coke.<em>Woah....she wasn't kidding...super strong!</em><br/>Now to find Nikki.  He carefully weaved his way to the edge of the dance floor, double fisting the drinks, extra cautious as to not bump or spill on anyone and cause problems.