the bartender returns with drinks

"Two Sam Adamses for the tall men in the back." The bartender held two bottles in one hand, and with the other, flicked a pair of coasters onto the bar. He placed the bottles down, glancing at both Jake and Chris. "And one delectable apple martini for the delectable apple in front of me." He lay down a third coaster and placed Abbie's drink on top of it.

"Thank you!" Abbie said cheerfully. "Looks delicious." She picked up her drink, a colorful cocktail with fresh fruits and a tiny umbrella, and took a small sip before placing it back onto the polished wooden bar.

The bartender grinned. "I haven't seen you here before. I'm Tyler," he said warmly.

Abbie took a sip of her drink, and placed it back onto the bar. "Mm, very good." She couldn't help but notice the dimples that appeared on his cheeks when he smiled. She extended a hand toward Tyler. "And I'm Abbie. It's nice to meet you."

"Indeed," he replied.

As they were getting acquainted, Abbie gestured over her shoulders to two men standing behind her. "This is Jake," she said, pointing to the shorter, slighter man with curly hair next to her, "and this is Chris," she continued, nodding towards the larger man who had just finished texting on his phone.

Chris slid his phone back into his pocket. He reached forward and took his beer. "Thanks, man."

Jake held his bottle out, indicating that they should clink their drinks together, which the three of them did.

"To new adventures!" said Abbie with a laugh. All three took a moment to enjoy their beverages.

Placing their drinks on the wooden table, they couldn't help but notice Tyler's lingering presence. His gaze was fixated on Abbie, his eyes sparkling with interest. "Damn, I wish I had a drink right now. You seem like the kind of folks I'd enjoy adventures with."

Abbie giggled, enjoying the moment of Tyler giving her some attention, though she knew she didn't need it -- between Jake and Chris, she was overflowing with attention. What is Jake going to do? she wondered. She sipped her martini again, and kept fantasizing about it. She trusted him, she knew he cared about her and wanted some excitement. But she couldn't imagine what he might have in store.