Character
The Lenny I Knew
Lenny was really on top of his game this particular night. He came out on stage as he always did, without a plan….It was one of those times where he became like a channel, having no idea of what was going to come out of his mouth next. So much so that he was constantly surprising and cracking himself up, as if he too was a spectator, sitting amongst the crowd and watching his own performance.
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Brotherly Love
“They were supposed to be here a while ago”.
“Hey, I’m just the messenger, Jimmy”.
Jimmy lights up a cigarette, opens the driver’s side window a bit. Dylan’s “Knocking On Heavens Door” plays quietly on the car radio.
“It’s freezing out there”.
Jimmy reaches out to turn up the heat.
“Listen, Donny, I’ve got everything riding on this. It’s my last chance. Don’t give me this “messenger” crap. You know better than anyone that you’ve gotta be firm with these guys”.
Jimmy leans forward, searches for something beneath his seat. He locates his .44 Magnum, puts it in his right jacket pocket.