#anywhere

She glides in lookig about

August has a word with the host and soon they are seated.

The restaurant is understated, simple; dark and cherry wood, secluded banquets, and a STUNNING view of the hills around them from every window.

"Okay, this is like.. classy" Chelsea says, and orders some of hte more expensive stuff almos immediately

August orders wine for both of them (drawing on that Fiona training) and a rib eye with loaded potato and salad for himself.

"I'm glad you like it." he says as the waiter takes the orders, and menus, away. "And may I say you look lovely?"

"Suckinng up, good idea considering what I have on your wife"

"I meant it as an honest compliment. You're very attractive and you know how to showcase it. When you pulled up....."

"Yeah?" She tilts her head

"There's a strong family resemblance. Anyway, I meant it as a sincere compliment; my apologies if it did not come out that way."

"Flirting is complimentary" She shrugs . the wines are brought up

"Oh, ah, no I... I wasn't flirting." and he pinks a little.

She sips the wine shrugs "So, should we talk business tthenn?"

"If you like. What sort of situation are you looking for?"

"Well, I need a classy place to crash. I THOUGHT my aunt and Uncle's would be open but now seems Chloe is goin to poison them against me" Hmmph

"I'm not sure." the young grey-eyed man considers "She said you'd have to talk to them about staying. I don't know if she will speak to them about ... what happened."

"Well that's just the start. I'm thinking five thousand dollars a .." But she quiets

as the food is served

August betrays no sign of concern; just grave thoughtfulness.

He nods and murmurs thanks to the waiter.

"You were saying." he invites her to continue.

She continues "I was thinking five thousand a week might get me by"

August smiles gently. "I can offer you support, but not in that amount."

"I'm still a student, with tuition and a mortgage to pay." he points out reasonably "I won't be a student forever, though."

"Mmph but I'm onn the outs NOW"

"And right -now- you're in the nicest hotel in town, and at a steak dinner."

"You've got that hotel for a few days. Let me see if I can work some magic."

"True..." She says cautiously "FIne... you've got three days" She eats

"Thank you." curiously. And they eat a bit in quiet.

(pause)