Gathering Kevin into his arms, Joey kissed him passionately. The bikers called out telling Joey to ??Get a room.?? But neither man paid them any attention.
??You??re fucking awesome,?? Joey said before clipping the lead to Kevin??s collar and starting for the pub??s entrance, Kevin remaining a respectful single pace behind.
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The interior of the pub was nicer than Kevin remembered. The place now had a thick blue patterned carpet on the floor, a vast improvement from the pitted concrete from his previous visit. The central bar area had been revamped. Gone was the bare brick fa?ade with its chrome fittings. It all seemed much more inviting and comfortable than the spit and sawdust dive it used to be. The music was loud, but not uncomfortably so.
??What do you want to drink??? Joey asked once they??d made their way over to the bar.