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Dominatrix outfits.”
    Emily laughed. “Please… do you see us carrying any whips or chains, Gwen?”
    The other woman frowned. “I used to room with a girl in college who had this catalogue where you could get all kinds of kinky stuff. Debbie the D costumes were always sold out. Besides,” Gwen added, “if I have to rough anybody up because they start groping our dancers, you know what’ll happen.”
    Although Gwen didn’t say it, Emily sensed what their friend wanted to say. “Jolene, I think she’s right. These bustiers are strictly for looking good in; they seriously inhibit movement. If I almost popped out and flashed because I took a deep breath, then Gwen with her totally bodacious tatas would blind the first person she had to escort to the door.”
    Emily looked over at Natalie and Jennifer. When they made eye contact, Jennifer nodded.
    Gwen swore. “Not funny.”
    Emily frowned. “I’m not trying to be. You need to focus on bartending and bouncing… or it is bouncering?”
    Gwen relaxed her stance. Her relief at not having to change out of her signature black T-shirt was evident.
    Natalie grinned. “We’re going to look fabulous tonight! I’ve got a couple of extra belly button rings upstairs, Em.”
    Jolene’s gaze swung from Natalie toward Emily, and her expression changed from thoughtful to smug.
    Emily recognized the look in Jolene’s eyes.
    “I double-dog dare you to wear one tonight.”
    “Jeez, Jolene. We’re not kids anymore.”
    “A dare’s a dare.”
    “Oh all right.”
    “Good.” Jolene rubbed her hands together smiling gleefully. “I’ve got a couple upstairs that you can pick from if Natalie doesn’t have what you want.”
    Her gaze met Jolene’s and held. Rather than argue, which is what her cousin expected, Emily ignored her and changed the subject. “Got any body glitter left, Jen?”
    “I’ve got just plain sparkle or ‘hey cowboy, I’m ready to ride’ extra sparkle.”
    A half hour later, sporting glitter-dusted shoulders and cleavage, and flashing belly rings, the women took turns checking each other out one last time.
    “If you change your mind about the plain gold hoop,” Natalie said, “I’ve got the cutest cubic zirconium horseshoe belly ring.”
    Emily rolled her eyes. “You would.”
    Jolene grinned then motioned for everyone to come closer. When they did, she gestured for them to link arms. Huddled like a football team receiving instructions from their quarterback, they waited. “All right ladies,” Jolene kept her voice low and even, “tonight, we’re not only going to be headlining our new star entertainer, but I was able to secure a last minute radio ad so I expect a full house.”
    Jennifer looked at her sister and said, “Nat and I are ready.”
    Emily grinned. “Good news travels fast, and I’m sure word has gotten out about our new dancer. Mavis Beeton was here two nights ago, but missed Tyler’s debut last night so she’ll probably be here with Ronnie in tow.”
    When Jolene grinned at her, Emily laughed. “Did you see the way Mavis was leaning with her head to the side so she could get a better look at Joe’s backside?”
    Jolene snickered. “We’ll have to watch her intake of Mega-Margaritas.”
    Natalie chimed in, “Oh just let Mavis enjoy the eye candy. She never touches… she just looks.”
    Jennifer nodded and grinned. “We’re going to totally rock tonight ladies!”
    The group high-fived one another and then Jolene glanced down at her watch. “Joe and Dave will be here in about twenty minutes. Where’s Tyler?”
    “Sorry I’m late, boss.”
    Good Lord, Emily thought. He was even better looking with his clothes on, and if that didn’t mess with her concentration, Emily’s mind did a little side trip remembering how great he looked half-naked. The man was totally ripped. There was just something about the long line of his dusty jeans and torn and bloody cotton shirt…
    Oh my God! Emily moved toward him. “Where