"Bill struggles to cope with the agreement he and Frankie made."
Since Amanda’s return a few days earlier, Frankie and Bill seldom spoke to one another. Most of the time, she wasn’t home, and specifics were never given about where she was going or where she went upon her nightly returns....
"After the fall out of recent events, Frankie makes a suggestion to Bill. Amanda returns!"
The motel where Scott and Frankie had their initial rendezvous was the choice made for sleeping arrangements that night. Per the recommendation of Bill’s friend, they slept out while he performed clean-up duties.“Amanda’s coming home tomorrow. You sure you’ll get...
"An unexpected situation arises, leaving all involved parties in disbelief."
A middle-aged occupant, a petite blonde, and a greasy criminal stood in a living room after midnight. It could have been mistaken as the set-up for a bad joke, but the unfamiliar territory did not amuse Bill in the slightest.“Dante,...
"Crushing commentary from his significant other, leads to an opportunity from another"
I couldn’t believe she said that to me. Was I overreacting at the time?Maybe.No matter what though, I couldn’t shake that icky feeling her statement gave me, and it showed in how I treated the nightclub patrons and my co-workers....
"A face from Bill and Frankie's recent past may be the key to their salvation"
Scott’s mouth opened and twitched without a single sound. His confused leers between his co-worker and recent lover in said co-worker’s jeep left him unaware of where to even start.“What… what the hell’s going on here?” Scott asked.“Son,” Bill started,...
"Frankie introduces Bill to a new party. Both seek a solution to a recent development."
Day five was here, but three pounds of unsold product remained. Since the incidents in Mark’s apartment and after, barely any conversation occurred between step-daughter and step-father. Enough to indicate she needed to make drop-offs or to nightclubs for networking...
"Bill assists Frankie with a challenging task."
Friday night, and the line outside of the club rivalled the river Nile. No issue for Frankie as she approached the bouncer, whispered in his ear and he cut her in ahead of everyone else.“She promised to blow him or...
"Frankie reveals the motive of her visit."
Normally, Bill wouldn’t mind the peace and quiet of the drive home, but the stagnancy was overwhelming. Dreary classical music whispered over the radio set and Frankie remained slumped, only looking down or through the window. When he asked about...
"Amanda receives a tempting offer. Frankie continues to impose her will on Bill."
“Give Scott my gamer tag.”Frankie lay prone while playing her new gaming console, and swept the carpet in a scissors motion with her legs. All that covered her was a snug white tee that was barely a few inches past...
"After Bill finds himself in an awkward position, Frankie decides to take advantage."
“I asked you a question, motherfucker.”Bill remained mute.“Nothing to say?”Still no response.Attempt number one to step past her failed as she blocked him on the left. Attempt number two fared no better as she blocked him on the right.“Don’t wanna...