Darlene: so what was so important?
Nate: what?
Darlene: what did you do today.
Nate: umm.. nothing.
Darlene: what do you do when you're not here drinking?
Nate: i take up some odd jumps, construction in town or out in the fruit fields from time to time.
Darlene: Oh.. you running from the law?
Nate: What?
Darlene: it's the only reason some one would move here.
Nate: oh, no. i just wanted some time to reflect.
Darlene: so that's a nice lookin Bracelet, is it a family heirloom?
Nate: something like that(smiles)
Darlene: come on walk me home so i can change and get out of these clothes.
i only live a few blocks from here.
Nate grabbing his Jacket escorts her out as they head to her apartment walking down the dark town streets the street lights flickering off and on as they walk bye not noticing a group of strangers watching them from a distant alley... whispering among themselves: we should take him now... no, too many people we cant be seen.... then we'll kill them too. no witnesses.
Nate looking at Darlene while she talks to him her beauty making him forget of everything that has recently happened to him, Darlene talking about how she is studying to become a nurse and how she voluntaries from time to time at the local hospital when she isnt working at the Bar. Nate smiling as he listens finally making it up the stairs to her run down apartment building.
Darlene: It's not much but it's home. at least to me.
Nate: it's nice.
Darlene: you dont have to lie.
Nate: I'm not it's better then what i call home.
Darlene heading to the bathroom while Nate sits in what passes for her living roam shouting back a response.
Darlene: Maybe you can show it to me later tonight. ( water running for a shower)
Nate: Maybe.. it's kind up on the hill, i brought my bike into town so not sure how you feel about that.
Darlene: what kinda bike?
Nate: it's just a Suzuki Boulevard M50.
Darlene: is that like a big muscle bike?
Nate: its a muscle cruiser it's an alright size, it's only bike i could find for sale around here.
Darlene: there's a beer in the fridge if you want one, help yourself.
Nate getting off the couch heads to the kitchen opening the fridge reaching for a beer staring at it and putting it back down. Darlene in her bedroom changing clothes after her shower gets ready , Nate patiently waiting before she comes out smiling at Nate showing off her new clothes for the night.
Darlene: you ready handsome?
Nate: yes..
Darlene: well, lets go. We'll work on your dancing.
Maybe all you need is to load you up a bit for you to cut loose...
come on!
Darlene Grabbing Nate by the hand as they head back out to the Bar..
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