"That's OK," he smiled, "My father is a business executive while Mom is a veterinarian on planet Los Angeles. Neither of those are my kind of life style."
He sighed, "We don't talk very often but I still love them."
As they sat, a member of the bar staff approached, "Mr. DeGarmo, if you want, you can have the stage. Many of the regulars miss your playing."
Chris smiled politely, "Thank you but...." He made a motion with his hand to Amber, ".....I'm having a dinner date tonight. It'll have to wait."
The man respectfully nodded, "Of course" and slipped away.
"Sorry," he said to Amber, "I can play anytime but I'd rather enjoy our time."