They downed a couple at Alberto’s and crossing Wells Street walked slowly into Lincoln Park. Just like old times. They seemed to sense the fact. She was almost as tall as Jake and with her broad shoulders looked confident and all-together. A look well tailored to the savvy streets of Chicago. They smoked in silence.
What’re you going to do?
Haven't worked that out yet. Thought I'd get settled first.
Nothing's changed you know. He's still all over the place. He know you're here?
Possibly. Probably.
They entered the lion house moving slowly past the pacing cats. He’d always liked the panther and the mated pair of snow leopards. And there they were. The small cages made it easier to see them. The rage behind their eyes.
They bought popcorn and headed for the monkey house.
How much for a Glock?
Five - Six Hundred.
They passed the popcorn back and forth.
. . .
The Buick came up fast. No time to turn, Jake fell forward pushing Stella out of the way as the fender grazed his ass. For a second, Jake saw a hand raised, index finger like a barrel, fist like a pistol’s grip, wagging back and forth. And then it was gone. Up the street and out-of-sight. Something had happened and nothing had happened.
. . .
Jake showered while Stella went down the hall to the toilet. They lay naked on the old lumpy bed and slowly stroked each other. All those year. I can’t help but wonder. He eased her legs apart with his knee. What about Tony? She reached down to stroke his hardening cock. Oh Jesus. All those years. Once – only once. Prison will do that. Take you where you’d never gone before. Jimmy, just a kid. He’d suck me. And Martin. Always Martin, How good she feels. Soft. So Soft. They didn't stop. He kissed her once and slid to the side. Lifting himself on his elbow he rose over her and finding her wet and open entered her. Slowly, very slowly, stroking, long patient strokes, hunting the right rhythm, the right timing, waiting for her to adjust, waiting for her to change pitch as she came closer . . . It was dark when they awoke stopping to piss in the shower before beginning again.
