Dave had a lot to process following the previous night after the announcement from Razzmatazz but that had to wait as Chaos Engine had an emergency meeting, Dave was worried as to what leader Joel might say considering how much freedom he gave Lisa a few nights back.
When Dave arrived, Hellcat was waiting as well as Joel, Hellcat didn't look impressed while Joel had concern written all over him.
"I've just got back from the Bayside Motor Council, our team have been selected for the gold card for 2024" Joel explained.
Dave was excited, the gold card meant the team were exempt from all car and car related purchases for that whole year, along with a chance at millions from winning Razzmatazz's tournament, all of Dave's debts would be clear and he could finally leave Shark House, but why was Joel concerned?
"There is a catch, we receive the card at the Gracies Christmas Eve Charity Ball, attendance is mandatory for a couple, and me and my wife can't go as were expecting our first child in the autumn. If no one from our team arrives with a partner, the card will be withdrawn" Joel very thorough in his explanation.
"Can't Hellcat go? She's second in command" Hellcat frowned while holding her left shoulder at the mere suggestion of going to the ball.
"My sister will have to take command of the team for the second half of the year, I'm leaving this to you my highest ranked commander" Joel stood up.
"But I'm single?" Dave pointed out.
Joel opened his desk drawer and throws Dave a black book.
"I prepared for this, your friend Luke gave me this, there are 30 single women listed in that book, fully detailed from those who have dated them in the past, I'm sure you'll find one person to date you, at least long enough to clear the charity ball. As for Lisa, I'll leave her to Hellcat, don't waste time pursuing her, you are dismissed" Joel showed Dave the door.
Dave had a new goal to achieve but he was more worried about fitting everything in, not to mention his mind was still fixed on Lisa.
"Joel, I'm sorry I let grandpa down" Hellcat was upset but Joel was calm.
"You know our team law, parenting takes priority, our older two brothers went through the same thing, I'm just making sure you're ready to take over Zoe" Joel trying to comfort his sister.
"No, I meant the ball, I should be the one to go, not Dave Dreamer" Zoe ready to burst into tears, Joel petted Zoe's head to calm her down.
"It's the other thing you are hiding in Dad's old over sized pizza delivery jacket, we'll never ask you to reveal something so sensitive, grandpa would never forgive himself if he asked you to do that, you probably should go home sis, you're not fit to drive tonight" with a warm hug, Joel sent his sister home.
Dave returned to the Midnight Cafe reading through the Black book over a coffee.
"Damn it Luke, none of these explanations help and there aren't any photos of any of the girls, I need a miracle here" while Dave had his head on the table, Lisa walks passed unnoticed on her way to work.