They stayed by the water for another hour or so, enjoying the setting until they decided it would be more comfortable to nap in a proper bed. Carrie called to be sure the place she had in mind was, in fact, still open. They got showers and something light to eat before heading out.

It was more an old fashioned dinner club than a bar, but the crowd was an odds mix of bikers, hipsters, and couples who had probably been coming for thirty years. The band that night played a mix of soft Rick and jazz, perfect for slow dancing. When they got there, they were playing Coltrane, which made Carrie beam.