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Rock on

It was just a place and it wasn't even where they had planned to stay at first. They just needed somewhere to hide out for four days to reconnect, maybe get out and see the city a bit. Anywhere would do, as long as it was cozy and there were blankets and a pulsing shower.

But this was her birthday, and a certain amount of scheming ensued. Thoughts of the celebration led to a meal led to a restaurant led to a new place to stay. A theme or an attitude suggested itself, maybe. And soon enough they were there. Too early to check in, they looked around the neighborhood. Too cold to stay outside, they ended up in the lobby on a couch. Good thing the room was ready not long after that.

A new door with a new number. Nighttime rides in mirrored elevators. "Are you going to take your drink?" Two-at-a-time in a revolving door. Ice bucket after ice bucket for the beer and the Jim Beam and the milk and champagne and Evian after Evian. Plates and forks from room service to start on the birthday cake. Fingers to finish it with. "Take Me Back."