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Daren smiled, "it's my favorite way to eat plain pancakes, but it's not for everyone. there are some people that put nutella on there and that's really good too." he shrugged, "but i like simple ones with chocolate chips better since the chocolate's melted and all gooey."vhe took another bite, enjoying it before drinking his milk. "i was thinking about grabbing chinese on my way home, would you want something? i should be back here by 6, but i can stick it in the oven to keep warm if you are going to be later than that."

Daren shrugged, "The only reason i would go was if you didn't feel safe or wanted me to be there. other than that, you should go out and drink with your friends without me looming over all of you. i'd be happy to come pick the lot of you up when you are done, though. then i won't have to worry about drunk drivers." he winked at tim, knowing the other would never drink and drive, it just wasn't his personality.

Daren nodded, "All i need to know is when and where to drop you off." he got up, finished, and took his dishes to the kitchen. he washed them and the things used to make breakfast before heading back out, "would it be possible for you to drop me off at the station on your way to work? i left the bike there so i could drive your car back."

Daren nodded, "i'm good, let's head." he held the door for Tim, waiting for him to go into the hall before locking the door. he was glad Tim was in a good mood again, at least he hadn't ruined the other's day. Daren found, however, that the closer he got to work, the more sour he felt. he kept it hidden, of course, he wasn't going to bother Tim even more, but he'd never had such a strong desire to not go to work before. he hated being desked.

Daren pulled into the parking lot of a quiet looking bar, "this looks like a nice place." he ran a well trained eye over the building and could already tell that it would have a peaceful atmosphere, the perfect place for a businessman to go have some drinks after work. he hadn't asked who Tim was going with, doing so on purpose since it was none of his damned business and he knew that Tim would probably feel trapped if he asked. "call me when you are done and i'll come pick you up, ok? i'm going to be up for a while, need to finish some filing, so don't worry about staying until the bar closes, ok?"

Jason sat at the bar of his favorite place, fidgeting slightly on his stool. He'd discovered Tiga's shortly after Ion's death and here he'd found quite friendship and acceptance. he'd come at least once a week ever since, but this was the first time he'd invited someone else to come here. the bartender lifted an eyebrow and Jason smiled at him, "just waiting for a friend." Dave looked a bit surprised, but he smiled encouragingly after a moment and Jason flushed, "not like that! he's really just a friend!"

"of course he is, Jay." Dave patted Jason's shoulder, glad the man that had become his friend over the past months had recovered enough to go out with friends again.

Madison turned his head at the touch and smiled warmly when he saw Tim, "hey! of course, thank you for coming." he waited for Tim to sit down, noting that they had both gone for more casual clothing and feeling better, he'd been worried Tim would show up in street clothes and he'd be over dressed. "glad you found the place. I come here a lot, it's really peaceful. um," he glanced at Dave who was just smiling, "so they have really great cocktails here and pretty much any kind of drink you want. Dave's a genius bartender, so he could whip you up something special too."

Dave had been serving another drink down the way, but he moved back to the end with Jay and his friend at the mention of his name. "Hello, nice to meet you. Dave." he held his hand over the bar to shake the other's hand, "good to see this guy out with friends, he gets mopy when he drinks alone," Dave teased, winking.

"Do not!" Jay protested, blushing, "ugh, ignore him, he's a flirt and a tease."

Dave shrugged, "guilty. what can i get you? I already know what Jay here wants, he always gets the same thing."

"Oh, right, you wouldn't know my first name, would you? Jay is short for Jason, I answer to both so whichever you like." Jason shrugged, "don't get a chance to give out my full name much at work. sorry."

Dave placed the chocolate martini in front of Tim and a hock cobbler in front of Jay, "call me if you need anything." he went back to work, giving them space.

Jason took a sip and smiled, "he really is brilliant at what he does..." but tonight wasn't about Dave. "so, Tim, how was your week?"