Before the Lights Fade old new original

Mr. Sampson

"Yea Leo I just dropped off Tom this morning",

Jerrica spoke grabbing a bottle from up above with one hand on her cellphone still.

The bar was empty except for one Lone drinker at the end of the bar.

Dr. Angelo a once big doctor traded his degree to be the local nutcase. He was obsessed over parts of science that people stopped caring about or were afraid of.

He wanted to build monstrous things and no one would offer the budget. So he started to drink after one too many failures.

Leo spoke. "How often will you be requiring his assist"?

"Once a week til Christmas. Maybe twice. I have a few deals to clear up",. She wiped a hand over her head and put her hair down. She grabbed a rag off the table and started wiping
off the bar top in front of Angelo who was pouring more on the bar than himself.

Mr. Barker seems like he's enjoying his jobs with you", Said Leo.

"He isn't complaining", Said Jerrica. "He definitely was surprised. He's strong though and he's obedient".

"Like his brother I told you he'd b worth it", Said Leo.

"Well hopefully he continues to fair. This next job won't b so easy".

"Isn't it the one with the Dealers out in Milwaukee"? Asked Leo.

"Oh yea". Said Jerrica. "It's gonna be next Tuesday. An overnight again".

"Don't get to comfortable" said Leo. "I think Tom will start branching out".

"We will see in time, maybe I can keep him to myself". Said Jerrica.

"I love u Jerrica but he's gonna branch out. Don't get comfortable, your hearts gonna break little lady".

No I got him wrapped around my finger", 'among other things', she didn't say this last part. Jerrica. smiled thinking to herself.

"So I dealt with the little bitch you bullied, my boy cheated me and I found a way to make him pay for it", Said Leo. "How did that go grabbing him".

"He squeeled when we came in, almost pissed himself". She laughed. She saw Sampson lift his glass and she walked over.

"Here you go hun",She spoke. She smiled to him. He raised his glass to her.

"Is that old Sampson"? Asked Leo.

"Yeah how could you tell"? Said Jerrica.

"I'm in the parking lot. I'm coming in for a drink myself and a new guy I want you to meet",

"Leo". She spoke. She smiled and hung up. The door opened and Leo came in with a tall white man with black hair. Younger and bluish eyes.

Leo pointed to the corner. They went to go sit and Jerrica came up to the table.

"Jerrica this is Michael Angelo". Said Leo. "He's doing some work for me on the upside of Bridgeport. I might pull you both for a job soon", Jerrica smiled at the stranger. She put out her hand. He raised his a gloved hand and he moved his lips up a bit to sort of resemble a smile or a cordial attitude enough he smelled strongly of chew and alcohol. He nodded.

"It's nice to meet you to".Said Jerrica. "So what job"?

Erm. Said Michael. "Not here". He had a rougher voice and looked at Leo. "You know where we can talk"? It sounded like a statement. Jerrica was confused.

"We can speak here really there's no".. he shook his head. "Ok very well. Then let's uh go meet", She set up a couple glasses behind her. I get off in an hour.

"Two Beers please". Said Michael. He pulled out a five.

"Ok two beers, miller draft"?. He nodded. He whispered to Leo. Leo smiled and Michael did his half smile again.

Jerrica just looked at them then grabbed the bottles.