"I'm positive I'm alright," Freddie remarked, with a roll of her eyes. This was utterly ridiculous. Was Kaidan really that dense? Or did the future really have no hope for mixed signals? Frowning, she looked over Kaidan.

"Let's just cut to the chase." Since it seemed like he was completely hopeless. Was she really going to have to explain all this out to him? Apparently so. "I think you're cute. You've got a great personality, you're wonderful conversation and you've got a hot butt. I would love it if we spent the night drinking, making out, and then either going back to your place or mine for a little adult time. If you don't want to have sex, we could just drink and make out. If you don't want to make out, we can just drink and be friends." And, as if to prove her point, she waved the bartender over, gesturing for another martini.

"So, what's your choice?"