Before they left the table, James laid some cash on it for their server, then they headed up to the front. Once the bill was paid, James waited near the door to call for a car. Even though he didn't spend a lot of money at the strip club, this evening was definitely costing him more than he expected. Drinks, ride shares, breakfast. All worth it, though.

Once again, they found themselves in the back seat of some random car. This time, James reached over for Eli's hand and, if allowed, he held it the entire ride to his house. Even from outside it was obviously a modest house. The entry deposited them into a small foyer with a coat closet to the left and the living room immediately to their right.

"I'd give a tour but you look really tired." James was tired, too. It was way past his usual bedtime. So, he led Eli to his study and made quick work of pulling the sofa bed open. It was already made up, evidence that someone slept there regularly. Though the bedding was a bit of a mess from being folded in and James made a small effort at smoothing it out... only to pull the blankets back so Eli could get in.

"There you go."