Originally Posted by
earcutter
It was mid-day on a cold fall day when my bail was finally worked out. I didn't look back when the bull said, "I'll see you soon." But he was right, I was going to get time for that one.
I could see my breath as I walked to the car. Mike didn't say anything when I got in except the customary, "hey buddy." He used to work as a bull - there was nothing to be said. It wasn't long before he couldn't handle the stench that was me emanating from a days worth of unbathed jail time. The drive home was cold and quiet.
The scuttle kept the suds warm as I showered and as I lathered after the best shower I had ever had, the lather felt better than any other lather I ever had. Mike walked in and sat on the can. "She's coming tonight to see you off." I put the blade to my face and smiled in the mirror. I always wanted Shaylin. "Do you have the cash brother?" "Yeah'" he said. I continued shaving. It was the best shave of my life prepping for Shaylin's send off. My last shave in the "free world." My last shave not being on a wanted list. I wondered if I could get a good straight in Mexico.