Ellie was about to fire a definitive yes, but the alcohol, the ambiance, and perhaps the fatigue from the pretense were hindering her response time.
"Yes," she sighed wearily.
"I think I'm gonna call you a liar now, and don't be offended, but you're a liar, liar, pants on fire."
Ellie harnessed her best acting skills to appear offended but eventually cracked up in his arms. "Oh my god, Dave, you're such a f*****g catch," she giggled. "How is it that no one has snatched you yet?"
"Don't mock," he said with a smile.
"I'm not. You're quite the guy. You should start taking yourself more seriously. I like this Dave."
"Nice try, but your not-so-subtle attempts to change the subject have crashed and burned. I'm onto you, Sis."
"Oh, are you..." She poured them another heavy round, loving th
