“Yeah,” Frank admitted. Even if it was crap, or just beer, any thing would be good to take the edge off for a moment. Frank followed along with Billy, dutiful and obedient. And, from this angle, watching Billy’s ass.

“How the fuck’re you affording this place? Maria and I are trying to save up for a house, but with my place in the Kitchen, the rent’s nuts, even with her working two jobs and our wages. Almost makes me wish I applied to an officer program.”