Chapter 4 Light
Jack peeked through the crack of the bathroom door, and watched his wife Sheila undress for her bath. It was almost like she left it cracked on purpose. "I'm getting ready to head out sweet. Got a gig at that hotel with those gold statues you like." Sheila happily replied, "That's wonderful. Wear that purple suit. The one you had on the night we met. You wore it as a gag, but you actually kind of pulled it off. Besides, you're Jack the Joker. Better fit the part." Jack laughed, " There's no way I'm putting that thing on. Not tonight…love you.", Jack said softly. "I love you too Jack." And at that, Sheila slid into the tub.
Jack headed to the bedroom and found his coat. He slipped it on, and made his way to the front door. Car lights shined brightly through the window, and for a second Jack thought about not leaving. After a brief moment, he took one last look towards the bathroom door and exited into the cold night.
Bobby greeted Jack with a hug. "You ready to make some easy money Jack?" Jack nervously laughed and replied, "It wouldn't matter either way if I remember correctly. But since we're doing this shindig, how about a magic trick?" Bobby smiled. He remembered Jack's "magic trick". He stepped forward and played along with their old routine. Bobby frisked Jack, and as usual, Jack didn't have anything on him. "Ta-da!", Jack exclaimed pulling a pack of cigarettes out of what seemed to be thin air. They each took partook, and Jack lit them both.
They both hopped into Bobby's 1964 Pontiac GTO and began their long drive to Ace Chemicals. It was just like old times… but this would be their last drive together.