Before the Lights Fade old new original

Joeys pub

The noon air was filling the now empty Bar. Joeys was pretty clean now. As he ran a rag over the last table. Grabbed up his bucket with dishes and put them in the sink behind the bar. He ran a rag over the bar. The last occupant has left for the day. They wouldn't reopen til four. Joseph was feeling happy about how this bar was turning out. It was becoming successful thanks to Dana a local bartender he had as manager under him.

       His new investor the York family would be proud enough to keep them on their payroll. She could bring in people and keep the Benjamin's rolling. He had wanted to institute some new stuff in the bar like a card table and a new pool table. He had the room for it and almost enough to cover it.

A brown haired girl with braids all the way to her back and tan skin smiled at him as he looked out. She came through the door and sat down at the bar.

We're closed Gianna he joked with her. He came in front of her and spoke, go take your fine ass somewhere else",

He looked into her eyes smiling. She reached and kissed his cheek. He smiled and spoke.

What's up sexy"? Asked Joey. He rubbed a hand on his bald head his blue eyes glimmered as he leaned against the bar.

Hey joey I wanted to invite you to my little party in a couple days", he came round the bar and sat next to her.

sweet I'll see if I can". Maybe I can get Dana or Mona to watch the bar".

Sounds good". Said Gianna. I'll be glad to see you there If you decide to come. What happened over there Joey"? She pointed to a spot on the wall where paint was slightly on the wall. He sighed and shook his head.

I know, Jerrica came and sprayed the wall. She's into graffiti discovering new things. She got a bit drunk last night and well my wall. I grabbed the paint before she got too crazy but she's a goofball, she says she wants to make her mark".

Gianna laughed and sighed. "Well that girl is something crazy". She headed to the door. "Hit me up, if you come I'll be waiting in my dancing shoes".

He nodded as she left.

Meanwhile..

Tom pulled up to the Rumble-seats Restaurant and parked. He figured if he was gonna get some work this might be a good first stop. He opened the front door and walked in.

The drive in vibe was everywhere. Girls were serving customers in poodle skirts. He sat at a booth in the back and looked. Elvis was on the walls and different records of different artists were on the walls. He smiled as a young woman with black hair and brown eyes walked over. She was shorter Latina darker skin somewhat. She smiled.

Hi how's your day so far, as she set a menu on the table.

It's going good, would u know if the manager might be looking for cooks,

Lanita is looking for another cook,  I can bring you a application",

Thanks and a chocolate shake please",

No problem", she walked off.

He could do a job here he thought. He looked at the different statues above the walls of the blues brothers. The Beatles were playing.