"I think you've said enough, Ari," Eddie said, clearly angry with me getting so much information.

"Alright, Eddie. Now what do you want from me?" I asked, rather anxious for his reply.

"Here's what I want, Randolph. I don't want to see you in this shop for a whole year."

"3 months," I countered.

"8 months."

"4 months," I continued haggling.

"6 months."

"Done," I said, shaking Eddie's slimy little hand.

I started for the door, turning around as I opened it and went through.

"See ya in six months, Ari."

"Yeah, take care, Randolph," Ari said with a grin...

Drabble published June 30, 2023 00:55

Neville Hunt 11 months ago

I promise I hadn’t read this drabble before posting my last comment! Sounds like a very modest tit for tat request from Eddie though. I think that deep down Eddie actually likes Jake! And Ari certainly does!
Christopher 11 months ago

Aristotle does for sure.

I didn't know how I was going to get Jake out of that until I started typing it. But I think Eddie would gladly take not having to see Jake's mug for half a year.

Jake Randolph in "Requiem For A Stripper" Pt. 48