The main course was St. Louis–style baby back ribs accompanied with lobster ravioli and braised leeks with fried eggs.
Dessert was a crepe stuffed with guava and mascarpone. The red wine was Purple Angel Carménère and the white Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc.
Sated with good food, delightful wine, and exhilarating company, they all bid their farewells and began drifting from the restaurant, eventually congregating in a stretch limousine Dirk had provided for his friends so they would all reach their homes safely.
Leilani was staying in the city at a hotel and Kurt promised to see her home.
Dirk looked at him for a long moment. “You may hold your booze, but if a cop stops you, it’s the slam with a DUI. I strongly suggest you take a cab.”
“I shall do so,” said Kurt.
After the rest had left in the limo, a cab pulled up to the restaurant. Kurt and Leilani settled into the backseat on the way to her hotel.
“Have you decided on taking the job at NUMA that Dirk offered you in the marine biology department?” he asked.
She almost looked sad. “Washington isn’t for me. I’m going back to Hawaii and the biological institute on Maui.”
Kurt squeezed her hand. “I’ll miss you.”
“I’ll miss you too,” she said. “I hope you understand.”
Kurt smiled. “What’s his name?”
Her eyes widened for a moment and then she smiled back. “His name is Kale Luka.”
Kurt smiled again. “I’m glad you won’t be alone.”
The cab arrived at her hotel. She opened the door and paused.
“Good-bye, Leilani,” Kurt spoke softly. “I’ll think of you often.”
“And I of you.” She leaned over and gave him a light kiss on the lips. Then the door closed and she was gone.
• • •
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