G is for Gondola

Parker walked out of the Gelato shop and on to the Venice street. "Now what?" Nate isn't expecting us back for a half an hour." Parker looked around the street and said "Can we go on one of those boat things?" Eliot followed her gaze to a small boat bobbing in the water way. "It's called a gondola, and I guess we can." The hitter approached a man sitting near the boat. "Is this yours?" Eliot asked the man, "Yes" he replied. "Can we rent it?" the man looked them over. "Only if you leave enough money to compensate if you steal it." Parker smiled and handed the money from her pockets. A shocked look covered the mans face as he slowly said "Go ahead." The two got into the boat and Eliot pushed the boat off leaving the sidewalk behind. "Will you sing for me?" Parker asked. "The hitter raised and eyebrow and finally replied "Fine." He looked at the small thief and began singing a soft Italian song. She smiled and looked contently around at the beautiful city.