Jake Randolph in "Requiem For A Stripper" Pt. 131

The waves were forcefully crashing against the shoreline, sometimes causing us to have to retreat back to keep from getting our legs wet. The seagulls were flying all around and I could smell the salt water.

Jane was trying to get the courage up to tell her story. I just stood by patiently.

She started walking again. I followed beside her.

"My father was very abusive, Jake. I had to leave home at 15. I'm not giving you a sob story, I just want you to know how a nice young girl could wind up in a business like that."