Shadows: Part Two

The Swordfish

Rain turns into torrential rain, torrential rain turns into a tropical depression, and Jerry is having one of his best nights in a long time. The bar is packed with people willing to pay good money to stay dry. The solid, reliable roof of the Swordfish has, for the duration of the storm, become one of the most popular attractions of the boardwalk. Jerry’s been making money all day, and as the storm increases in strength, so does his business.

It ought to make him happy. At least,...