Under the Influence

Management consultant Natalie is on a business trip to California when she meets Johnny. A skilled bartender, Johnny is famous among the locals for his mixological skills, and he's reigned supreme as the king of the Martini Contest. That is, until last year, when Rita stole his crown... With so few opportunities to admire an elegantly suited woman, Johnny is mesmerized by Natalie and asks her on a date. Natalie finds herself equally attracted to the keenly perceptive Johnny. Meanwhile, Rita is worrying about the future of her relationship with Ben...

(c)NASUNO AMANO/NANCY WARREN