Oh boy

Grinning up at Ryan, Alec's hand continues to gently stroke her back, sensing she liked it. "Maybe," he replies coyly. His other hand pulls her head down again so he can give her another kiss. "One can never be too careful about these things though."

His fingers move lightly back and forth around her lower back, a grin still on his lips. It hurt his ribs a bit that she was lying on him, but it was worth it just to be holding her.

"I don't know what it is about you, Ryan McKade," he says quietly. "But you sure know how to turn a guy upside down."

Pulling her down once more, it's not for a kiss, but just to let her rest her head on his chest and he continues the backrub. He kisses the top of her head and sighs with content, his heart beating out a strong rhythm.


Playing right along with Scarlet, Tal grins and helps her out of her jacket, moving closer to her than necessary for that task. Laying the jacket over the back of the barstool, he resumes his seat next to her, taking another swig of beer. Knowing Eli had just walked in made this whole thing utterly ridiculous but horribly fun at the same time.

Another grin creeps onto Tal's face as he reaches over and tucks Scarlet's hair behind her ear. "Mm... you better be careful, Scarlet. I'm liable not to let Eli have you back."

Winking at her, his hand trails down her neck then down her arm to her own hand, his fingers running over her knuckles.

Watching the bar closely, Eli can't believe it when he sees Tal making moves on Scarlet. His eyes narrow. Sure. He leaves his buddy to keep an eye on the woman, but now he had more than just his eyes on her, he had his hand all over her. Nice. Real nice.

Turning around, he's just about ready to leave, but his determination wins over. So maybe he didn't come in the first place, but he really hadn't expected Scarlet to actually show up. Tal knew good and well what he was supposed to be doing here and he'd crossed a major line here.

Spinning back around, Eli's fists tighten, still in the the grips of his motorcycle gloves. Heading straight for Tal's barstool, he had full intention of grabbing him and pulling him out of there to confront him. However, halfway there, he just about runs into a young waitress who sidesteps and gives a little gasp, looking up at him quickly.

Eli quirks an eyebrow and glances to Scarlet and Tal again. Come to think of it, this wasn't all Tal. Scarlet was letting him hit on her big time. So maybe this was really her and not Tal at all. It was a combination at least. And if she wanted to play it this way, then he had no problems giving it right back to her.

Thinking on his feet, he sees the waitress' nametag and flashes her a smile. "Becky! Sorry I 'bout ran you over. How could I miss something as pretty as you?"

Without hesitating, he takes her around the waist and spins her in a little circle. "I hope you're getting out of your shift soon." Tossing her a wink, he pulls her close and cocks his head, leaning in to press his lips to hers.

The girl had been totally confused but after only one little nervous jump, she now melts in Eli's arms, obvious to anyone watching. Someone nearby whistles and a few people in the corner actually clap. Eli pulls back and gives the girl's nose a little tap with his finger. "Thank you. I needed that. Now how about getting me a shot of whiskey and a beer?"

"Uh..." The waitress stammers, trying to regain her composure. "Yeah... sure."

"Good. Thanks." Turning his back on Scarlet and Tal, Eli pulls out a chair at a nearby table and sits down, not bothering to take his gloves or jacket off yet.