You spend enough time on the streets, you learn a thing or two.” Shane
replied. “Come on.” She motioned towards the door. Jenny stood
and followed her. When they got outside the bar, Shane pulled out
her cell phone and dialed a number.
Hey, its me. I need a favor can you meet me at that bar on
Washington? Yeah, thats the one, Paradise and hey – is Joey with
you? Good, bring him along Alright, bye.
Who was that? Jenny asked.

Shane closed her phone. An old friend.” Jenny was going to ask her
more, but Shane quickly took her hand. “Lets go back inside.
About twenty minutes later two guys walked in. They were looking around from table to table.
Shane raised her arm when she saw them. “Hey! Rex, Joey,” she called.
The two guys spotted her, and walked over. When they got to their
table, Shane stood and hugged the guy who was wearing the grey t-shirt
and jeans. He smiled and hugged her back. Shane

Hey man, its so good to see you.

They broke apart. Its good to see you to Shane – its been awhile.
Shane nodded. Yeah is has. She looked at the other guy. Hey Joey, how you doin?
Joey shrugged. It is what it is.

Yeah, I guess it is. Shane laughed. Hey – sit down, sit down, she
said, realizing that they were all still standing. Rex sat down in the
empty chair next to her. Joey looked around and then grabbed a chair
from another table because there were none left at theirs. He pulled it
over and sat down next to Rex.
This is my friend Jenny, Shane said, having not yet introduced her to them.

Rex looked from Shane, to Jenny, then back to Shane. He raised his eyebrows. Friend?
Shane nodded her head, knowing by his tone what he was thinking. Yes, friend.

Rex grinned, not really believing her. Okay

Shane rolled her eyes. Anyways, you see that guy over there. She pointed at the bar.

The one in the black leather jacket? Rex asked.

Yeah.

Rex looked at Shane. What about him?

Jenny shifted uncomfortably in her seat. Shane looked at her, she
didnt say anything, but Jenny could see in her eyes that she was
asking her for permission. After a moment Jenny gave her a small nod.
Shane reached into her lap and took one of her hands, she held it
tightly, and turned to Rex. The other night, he attacked Jenny.