_____Almost immediately you realize going back into the bar is the wrong move. People are rushing to the fight and you feel like a fish swimming up stream. You lose Delores in the crowd but continue to struggle through to the other side.
_____The bartender is pissed. "What the fuck is happening over there?"
_____"An ass whipping."
_____"Two heifers ran over there without paying. If I see them over here again I might hand out a couple of beat downs of my own."
_____Through out your conversation, you keep an eye on the entrance to the dancefloor, but Delores does not emerge. Hopefully, she has enough sense not to be captivated by that kind of drama.
_____As if on cue, those drinks you had earlier come back to haunt you. There is one good thing about the fight-- the usual line for the bathroom is nonexistent. You get the bartender's attention. "Listen, you know Delores right? She's the sexy seniorita wearing a shirt so tight you can see her heart beating."
_____"Yeah, I know her."
_____"If she comes looking for me, tell her to sit tight for a minute." You nod your head toward the restroom.
_____"I'll be on the lookout."
_____The smell of pine hangs heavily in the dimly lit women's room. It's your lucky day: one of the stalls is free and it actually has toilet paper. While you are taking care of business, it becomes apparent that the couple in the next stall couldn't wait to get home. Grunts, moans, pleading, and curses--you can hear it all.
_____"That's right, baby, suck that tit."
_____"Harder . . harder. . give it to me, Papi."
_____"Spread that pussy for me."
_____You are no prude, but sex in the bathroom just isn't your style.
_____ As soon as you open your stall door, a woman nearly knocks you over trying to get inside. A line for the restrooms is starting to build again, so the fight must be over. After managing to wiggle your way up to the bar, you turn your gaze to the crowd. It doesn't take long for your eyes to settle on Delores. She's in a corner pressed up against another woman.
_____The bartender shrugs. "That's the way it goes sometimes. Don't take it personally."
_____You're a little miffed but that's dyke life. No more barflies for you. Do you want to try your luck with Carla or give up for the night?

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