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The Naked Beat

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"Listen, Jeffrey," I said, "why don't you come back to the café with us and we'll have some coffee and talk a little? Might make you feel better."

I expected him to turn me down but he just nodded. Rebecca and I rose to our feet and then helped Jeffrey up, putting him in the back seat of the car.

I drove to the café and we went inside, sitting down at my usual table. Mongo came over and we ordered some coffee. I got up and followed Mongo back to the bar.

I needed to ask him some questions...

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    Neville Hunt over 7 years ago

    This interlude of compassion is well conceived and written. It juxtaposes well with the action, giving depth to the story. Great stuff, Christopher.

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    Christopher over 7 years ago

    Thanks, guys. I was hoping it wasn't getting boring, but I thought it was an important part of the story. It's about to kick into high gear, though. Just bear with me.

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