“Just you two tonight?” I say to Anna. “Relax.” She smiles. “Zoe’s coming with Chay.” “I was just asking. For the cover charge,” I say quickly. “You’re not gonna charge us!” Anna cries, outraged. “Absolutely I am. Leo can down an entire punch bowl by himself.” “What’s the family discount?” Leo says. “Two for the price of two.” “I’ll pay it,” Leo says. “But only ‘cause poor Ozzy’s having such a shit week. He deserves it.” “Thank you,” Ozzy says, taking Leo’s crisp hundred-dollar bill and tucking it directly into his pocket. “Couldn’t go to a better cause.” When I turn around again, I’m facing
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