‘That’s something I’l look forward to at a later date. I’l need to break into my kid sister’s money-box before I can go home with you.’
Zoe giggled.
‘You know, I like you,’ she said, and pressed her knee against his. ‘You leave your kid sister’s money-box alone. You won’t need it.’
Dallas was only half listening. He had seen Rico come into the bar.
Rico crossed over to where Kile and Eve were standing and said something to Kile in a low voice.
Kile’s face was flushed as if he had been drinking heavily. He turned to speak to Eve, who nodded.
Then he went out of the bar with Rico, leaving Eve alone.
Dallas saw Gillis raise his eyebrows at Eve and jerk his head to the door.
‘I’ve got to run away,’ Dal as said quickly. He took out a twenty-dollar bill and dropped it in Zoe’s lap. ‘Just remembered a pressing appointment. See you tomorrow night. Okay?’
‘You leaving me flat?’ Zoe asked, startled.