Daisha and Sadine, their faces alight with unrestrained joy, shouted in unison, "I love this!" Their unrestrained enthusiasm was infectious, and Flora joined them in the center of the room, her laughter mingling with the pulsating rhythm of the music.

Daisha, with a practiced hand, opened a bottle of tequila, its golden liquid shimmering under the lights. She expertly poured a generous shot into Sadine's mouth, the action both bold and playful.

One of the dancers, impressed by their ...