Watching the expression on Mike's face told Gerald the man meant what he said, and he looked at Daniel as the bar owner stalked off to see to the others.

"Well, this does leave us in a fine predicament," Gerald said, coming to stand beside the young man. "What did you do to draw their attention?" he asked, glancing at Daniel a little more closely than on New Year's eve. "Whatever it is, it's certainly raised their ire, as well as their hackles."