"You must be the new recruit I've heard so much about!" A large man greeted him as Duke walked into the bar. Duke smiled and nodded as he shook the man's hand. He was a few steps above Duke in the chain of command, and he knew he had to be polite if he planned on advancing to his level.

"I've heard a lot about you. This your first time here?" The Street Boss asked, he pumped Duke's arm enthusiastically before sitting back down.

Duke adjusted his jacket, "Yes, sir."

The man grinned at him, "Then you are in for a treat. Our little Song Bird's the envy of the whole city."

The lights dimmed as the band warmed up. A single spotlight illuminated the stage and from behind the curtain stepped the most beautiful woman Duke had ever seen.

He must've been staring, because the Street Boss leaned across the table and said to him, "All the new recruits have that reaction. Remember son; look, but don't touch."

As the singer began her song, Duke knew that that was probably a promise he wouldn't be able to keep.