Lenny Elleny -

She nodded, her eyes never leaving his. "Just passing through," she said, her voice husky.

"You new around here?" he asked, taking a seat next to her.

Lenny smiled back, feeling a spark of connection. "Anytime," he said. lenny elleny

Lenny took the shot, feeling the burn all the way down. He spotted a young girl sitting in the corner, her eyes locked on his. She was a looker, with curves that could stop a clock and a smile that could start one again. Lenny ambled over, his horn case slung over his shoulder.

"The usual, Lenny?" he asked, pouring a shot without waiting for an answer. She nodded, her eyes never leaving his

The music had been a lament, a cry of sorrow and regret. But in that moment, Lenny felt like he might just find a way to play a different tune.

As the last notes faded, the girl opened her eyes and smiled. "Thanks," she said. Lenny smiled back, feeling a spark of connection

The girl smiled, and Lenny felt his heart stumble. "Just looking for a place to hide," she said.