Jake Randolph in "The Naked Beat" Pt. 151

After the ceremony at the cemetery was over the small crowd of mourners made their way back to the parking lot. The Beatniks were piling into their respective cars and driving away. Mongo hung back to make sure we were okay, then got in his T-bird and headed to the café to open it back up.

Jeffrey looked like he was holding his fragile emotions together with rubber bands and glue. He was like a nervous juggler trying desperately to keep all the balls in the air, taking every bit of his concentration and determination.

And he wasn't successful...