#tobeau

     ‘ so. buddy. ’  his hands drum against the countertop. ‘ what’s the price of business these days ? ’

     It’s a nasty cut, and judging by the placement he doesn’t think he needs to ask how Tobias got it. This of course necessitates a thorough cleaning, which won’t be a great deal of fun, especially considering the fact that all he has is clear vodka. As he’s wetting a piece of cotton with it he says, conversationally, ‘I’ll have to stitch it.’

     ‘Yo.’ Jesse’s foot goes out, digs into his ribcage. He’s lying all twisted-up on his side; Jesse rolls him onto his back and crouches down and says, ‘Yo. You awake?’

     ‘Mr Wellick?’

   “But ya aren’t supposed to.”