Ben interrupts the conversation as he tells Ty that it is
his turn. Ben’s text message ring tone
goes off. He opens the message, reads it
and then advises the other two that the remaining four men in the unit will meet
them there.
“Even Pat and Anne are going to make it this time?” Jayce asks and Ben nods.
“Good! We can toast to
Granger’s new life.” Ty offers as he goes towards the bathroom.
#
The bass thumps in their chests, as the three walk into the
club. They choose a table in a corner, with
an unobstructed view of the front door and the rest of the club out of
habit. From there, they can watch
everyone in the club along with all of the doors leading in and out of the
club. It is not as if they are expecting
trouble, but their training has them programed to anticipate it. The other members of the unit meet them there,
and without hesitation, will know exactly where to find them. The members of the unit, with the exception
of Pat, his wife Anne, and Jayce, wander off to look for girls to dance with
and if they may be so lucky to take home.
Pat leaves for the restroom. Anne
stays behind with Jayce and he asks her how she and Pat are doing.
“Good, I’m just excited to go out. We all live on the edge of our seats waiting
for you guys to get called up.”
Jayce nods with a smirk in agreement. Pat rejoins them at the table. The cocktail waitress saunters over to take
their order. Anne watches as the
waitress keeps looking at Jayce. As she
walks away, Anne leans over to tell Jayce that the waitress was into him. He blows it off in disbelief with a hint of
embarrassment. A short while passes and
the waitress brings the drinks and sets them down on napkins, smiles at Jayce
and walks away. He takes a drink and Anne
and Pat begin laughing.
“What?” Jayce asks.
“I told you.” Anne says giggling, as she points
towards his napkin.
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