"She winced. "I'm glad you came." I didn't know what to make of the inconsistency between her reaction and her words. "You must have a lot of questions," I said. She shook her head. "I just want to make sure you enjoy yourself tonight." "I think I know why you're acting this way," I started to say. She cut me off with a suddenly raised hand. "How about that lap dance?" she asked. Her tone was inviting, but her eyes were somewhere between serious and angry. I looked at her, trying to gauge what she was up to, then said, "Sure."