Johnny's Cigars pt. 3

Yep. It happened again. I get my usual at Johnny's and take a seat in the lounge. It was already pretty late at this point-about 9:30. Johnny's closes at 11...

Or so I thought...

Guess who walks in again. Yep. Ali.

He recognizes me and immediately says "Oh you're playin' alright!"

I didn't even have time to deny him. Not that I would have anyways. And sure enough, I took a seat at the poker table, ready to lose all the fake money that would be dealt my way.

There were 4 of us at first. Ali, of course, A Josh and a Chris. We start handing out an even amount of chips to everyone when the 5th comes in. One of the managers of Johnny's. So now there are 5 and we start playing.

Losing track of time pretty quick, it all of the sudden becomes midnight. Again. At Johnny's. And we are all still playing poker.

I swear I laughed so hard tonight just at the other drunks trying not to screw up and owe cigars!

By 12:30 the bartender came in and joined. He was also Josh. Talking about someone who didn't want to screw up an owe cigars? Well, he messed up his hand and owed 5 other people some nice smokes. Including me! Fantastic.

So far I got a free drink, free fresh-baked cookies, and now a free cigar...hot damn.

I told Josh that I would be back and would collect my cigar on my next trip. He smiled and said "I kinda figured you would be..."

You bet your ass I will.

-Mantis

Yep. Rocky Patel. How I love thee...mmm just look at that perfect glow.