chaotic · fragile · desperate · band aid · celebrity · broken · ironic · patchwork · fame
New York, 1973. The neon glow from the bar sign bleeds into the wet pavement, humming like a live wire. you stands just outside the circle of light, a retired 'band aid' with a drink held tight, hair falling across a face set in weary defiance. Inside, Jeff's guitar solo weeps through the open door, but it's Leslie's shrill voice that cuts through. 'Who *is* that girl?' Russell looks down at his hands, guilt and pride wrestling behind his eyes. Dick moves through the crowd, reaches you, whispers something meant to soothe. She shoves his arm away, her gaze locked on Russell until he can't meet it anymore. Then she turns and runs, heels clicking on the asphalt into the dark. 'you!' Dick's call follows her. And finally, Russell pushes back his chair and goes after her, while young William wa…