Chapter I

"Is he coming?" asked Vickie.

"He said he was, with Bobby these days you never know," said Lewis.

"I told Sandy we had a guy for her and he was a cop, she really likes cops, you wanted a sure thing for Bobby and if he doesn't come soon, she will probably move on to the next guy," said Vickie.

"I hope this works out, if Bobby smells a set-up he will run, but man, he has been so down this last year, the guy needs to be cheered up. Wait, I think I see him, yeah that's him. Hey Bobby, over here!" yelled Lewis.

"Wow, he is cute," said Vickie.

Bobby made his way through the crowd. He and Lewis shared their usual guy hug.

"Hey man, didn't think you would make it, I am so glad you're here, let me introduce you to everyone," smiled Lewis.

Reluctantly, Bobby followed Lewis to the table.

"Hey everyone, this is my friend Bobby."

Everyone responded "Hi Bobby." Bobby waved and blushed.

"Bobby this is my gal Vickie, you remember Tony, his girl Peggy, and this is Vickie's friend Sandy," finished Lewis. "Listen, you take the seat by Sandy. I am going to get another round of beers and I will be right back."

Bobby started to feel uncomfortable, he smelled a set up, he thought this was just going to be the guys hanging out. The minute he sat down Sandy started talking. Bleach blond, skimpy dress, plunging neckline, fake breasts, and too much makeup. How did Lewis even think this was his type?

"So, Lewis tells me you're a cop, I just love cops," she said, putting her hand on his knee.

"Yeah, I am," trying to be polite, but wanting to get away. Her overpowering perfume was giving him a headache. He started looking around, looking for a way out.

"So what do you like to do for fun, Bobby?"

"I read," Bobby said.

"Is that all?" she started to rub his leg.

"Yeah, I need some fresh air." He got up to walk out. But Lewis and Vickie stopped him at the bar.

"Where you going?" asked Lewis.

"Home," said Bobby,

Just then the band started to play and the singer caught Bobby's eye.

"Why you going home?" asked Lewis.

"You really didn't think I would like someone like Sandy, did you Lewis?"

"Well, she isn't your type, but Bobby you need something to cheer you up."

"Lewis, if that's all I needed, I could just get a hooker and not have to deal with all that stuff."

Lewis broke out laughing and then Goren joined in.

"Excuse me," the singer from the stage stopped her song. "I am talking to the two funny guys at the bar."

The bar got silent.

Goren and Lewis stopped laughing and turned to the stage.

"Do I sound funny?" she asked.

"Uh, No Ma'am," said Goren, turning red again.

"Must have been a real funny joke; would you like to share with the rest of the class?"

"We are very sorry," said Goren. "It won't happen again."

"Good, Now can I finish the sad song I was singing?" she asked.

"Yes, Ma'am," said Goren.

The singer continued her song.

"Jessica is crazy," laughed Vickie.

"You know her?" asked Goren.

"Yeah, she has no shame, she does this singing gig for fun, you don't want to mess with her, she works with bones, she is too strange, a real whack job, Vickie grew up with her, " said Lewis.

"She is an anthropologist?" asked Goren.

"Yeah, something like that." said Lewis.

"Now that is someone I would like to meet," said Goren.