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Marc and Alana at Times Square

While Kari was weeping on a bench at Hudson River Park, Marc and Alana emerged from Times Square Station. Marc got Alana front one orchestra seats for Sweeney Todd. The two weren’t sure where they’d go for dinner after. They weren’t sure if they would go anywhere. 

They probably had the relationship Kari dreamed of. They treated each other to things. They liked the same music. Marc was obsessed with the Yankees. Alana could care less about sports. She did favor the Yankees and occasionally accompanied Marc to the Stadium. Of course, they stopped in Stan’s pregame for a couple of Yankee Pilsners and excellent company and music.

Jay was still sitting there. Kari decided she had enough and got up and walked back toward Times Square. Kari knew she would probably meet Jay for another exciting date in a day or so. She wondered which bench he would choose to meet her at. Oh well.

Marc and Alana went into the theater and began the show. The curtain closed, and happy theatergoers exited. Alana and Marc headed toward the east side to a bar for beer. As they walked, they noticed a group of people hanging around. They looked distressed. Marc and Alana looked at each other. They decided they would see what was happening and if they could help.

They saw a crazy lady screaming and throwing things. The two looked at each other. They whispered this is sadly part of the norm in NYC now. They assessed the situation. Marc and Alana didn’t want anyone to get hurt. Of course, they also wanted their Sierra Nevada Pale Ale or Stella Artois. They decided to handle this quickly. Alana shot some apples from a slight distance out of her eyes while Marc set a few pomegranates in flight. All were a direct hit at the woman, causing the ruckus. She went down. The crowd drifted away, and the two lovebirds continued to the bar and got their beer.

Kari is Excited to Go to Times Square

Kari was excited to meet Jay when she arrived in Times Square in her new black dress, stockings and sweater. Kari’s nails were polished with fresh black polish and her black lipstick and eyeliner was perfectly applied. She was playing Joy Division on her iPhone. She hoped Jay would surprise her with orchestra seats to Sweeney Todd and dinner. She saw him in his raggy jeans, Motley Crue t-shirt and beat up Nikes. Ok, she thought he may need to dress better. But he can charm her with theater tickets and dinner. He kissed her hello. She hoped he brought her flowers with the tops chopped off. Or just a lovely bouquet. He handed her a can of coke and a hot pretzel from a vendor. She asked what they were gonna do. He smiled. He said let’s walk. They walked down toward the West Side Highway. She was worried. She knew he beat his ex-wife Diane and that the two of them abandoned Jerry in Riverside Park.

They found a bench and Jay just sat there and pulled out a joint. She took a hit. She didn’t want to. But she wanted to be with someone. She wondered why she was sitting there. The other guys who liked her tried to take her to goth and other shows. She turned them down. Jay took her to Riis Park, Coney Island, and the Seaport. All they did was sit and have a beer or two. Where was the romance she thought? Jay was higher than a kite. Not from the joint. But from whatever he did before he met Kari.

She asked him about taking her to a play and dinner. He didn’t respond. He was so out of it he had no idea she was talking to him. She kissed him and thought some affection would get him to honor her wishes. He pushed her away. She tried again and again. This went on for a few minutes. A few benches away, she saw a young couple kissing and sharing a turkey sandwich. Kari was jealous and started to weep.