The Man for the Job

Jason turned to look at Philip the moment he saw that Larry was out of sight, and he could see that the middle-aged man seated on the table in front of him was intoxicated even though he tried not to be in full control of himself.

“Mr. Hernandez?”

“Yes! Yes!” Philip answered at once, looking at Jason who leaned forward to him with a smile on his face.

“I think I am interested in joining you guys,” Jason announced with a smile of certainty on his face, hoping that his expression was convincing enough.

“Really? Are you sure about this?”

“Yes! I am certain of it!”

“But you didn’t even give it a thought…”

“I don’t think that would be necessary, Mr. Hernandez. Who needs to give such an opportunity a second thought? Especially when it is being handed on a platter, and can even be taken away at any moment.”

“You are right! I like you, you know the right things to do!” Philip chuckled excitedly while struggling to keep his eyes open as they continued to close under the influen