REMINISCE

Ares went straight to the club after washing his hands.

He stood in the general section, and just watched everyone party away.

His eyes briefly went to the upper section, and he saw officer Berkeley staring directly at him.

"I see you haven't left," he thought, as he raised an invincible glass to him.

The club lights suddenly dimmed, and the strippers were introduced.

Luciana came in, and after her little speech, dedicated their performance to Ava.

He watched as a big screen was projected, and her pictures were displayed.

Picture after picture, reminding him that there was a time she had meant a lot to him.

"She's really gone," he heard behind him, and turned to see Dillon and Fran.

"She is," he said.

"Do you miss her?" Dillon asked.

"That's none of your business," he replied.