"Or people are just that bored," Frank pointed out, which was just as likely. Well, not bored, maybe. But people needed their distractions, and a bad round of karaoke or two was as good as any.

"I'll take it in here over the club, honestly," he said. Even months after, he was trying to avoid the club. But the bar was alright, and the beer was passable. And the company was good, besides, so he couldn't complain. "Not least of all because I get to listen to you sing Joan Jett."