The Bet

“WE GOOD, KID?” asks Tony “Toad” Marinucci. Jimmy nods his head at Toad, wanting to spit in his fat, greasy, pockmarked face that drops straight to his neck. Toad shakes his head. “No kid, I need to hear you say it.” Jimmy lowers his eyes while biting down on his lip and clenching both fists. […]