Carter didn't sleep the rest of the night, and Grant stayed up with him.
And after taking a cold shower to try to wake up, Carter went into the office. He greeted Liz as they both poured their coffee in the break room.
I'm done with Allie,he told himself.She doesn't want me? Fine. I don't want her, either.
A part of him whispered,You're not over her at all.
Out of spite, he turned to Liz and asked, "Would you like to go grab a drink tonight with me?"
She beamed at him. "I'd love to! There’s this great place a few blocks away."
"Sounds good," Carter said.
"So you asked Liz out?" Kate asked when he went up to Grant’s office for lunch.
"I did."
"You don’t sound excited," Kate said, taking a bite of her salad.
"Don’t break her heart," Grant warned.
Liz suggested they go to a bar called the Olive and Twist. It was a cute, upscale place with minimalist décor.
"The tables are all full right now, but we can seat you at the bar," the hostess said to them.
After following her, Carter and Liz sat down at the bar, and the hostess placed menus in front of them.
"They have great cocktails," Liz said while Carter helped her with her coat. "I haven’t been here in months."
"Hi," said a familiar voice.
"Allie," Liz said with a frown. "What are you doing here?"
"You just can’t stay away from the bar, can you?" Carter asked with a chuckle. "I should jump up here on the table."
"Don’t you dare," she said to him.
Liz looked confused.
"Apricot sour?" Allie asked him.
"Yes, please."
"And for you, Liz?"
"I'll just have the Bee’s Knees."
"Coming right up."
"So have you talked to anyone back in Les DesChamps?" Carter asked Allie while she made their drinks.
"I talked to Bert; he was a bit overwhelmed. They’re hiring some more people."
"I’m sure they aren’t as good as you," Carter said with a wink.
"That’s what I hear," Allie replied.
"Why was your creepy roommate in the city?"
