If you can’t get the bet placed, there will always be another race, if not that day then the next. And if this is something that you just can’t do..., it’s okay. We’ll see if we can find another way to make some money.”Sam looked a bit relieved. “Okay”I took a chance and put my hand on his shoulder and said, “I like you, Sam, so don’t worry. If this doesn’t work out, something else will. I’m already kinda thinking of you as my partner. I’ve got your back, we’ll be good.”Sam nodded. A few minutes. The place smelledfaintly of fresh paint, suggesting this genuinely was as newly-opened asLars had claimed. For a strip joint it was really odd. The furniturewould not have been out of place in a gentleman's club, with its leatherarmchairs, and drinks being served on silver trays by men who looked andacted more like butlers than regular wait staff. Those watching the showreeked of money, and a third of them were women. All were middle-aged orolder except for Lars, who rose from his table to. The woman rose and stood awkwardly. She was very thin. Her cheeks were hollow and dark rings stood out prominently under her eyes against her pale skin. Alice heard the small intake of breath from Nancy.Gabrielle took the woman’s hand and turned to Nancy. “Nancy. Alice. This is Angela. I thought you would like to meet. Angela, I told Nancy you were hoping to speak to her.”Angela looked frightened. She kept looking at Nancy and then away. Nancy, on the other hand, couldn’t stop staring at. Thank God my phone was charged. Speaking of phones, why the fuck didnt you answer yours? Do I really need to answer that? Oh yeah. Whatd you bring? I tossed her my bag. It had some cool shit. My pc and tv are out already, but I got plenty of fun packed up. Some is in my car right now. She gasped. I know, right? I was saving up forever just for us. She pulled out a large amount of weed in a ziploc. My buddy at school hooked me up. Are you KIDDING ME? This is bad Joe! Youll love it. Trust me. I.