"And that's all I ask. I promise." Leaning back, he reached into his pocket and pulled out a few bills, enough to cover the drinks if they hadn't been paid. And if they had, they'd pay for her next round. "I'll let you be, I figure I've given you enough to think about today and I know you just wanted to blow off some steam. For that I apologize."

He got up and started for the door.