Stuart smiled as Lana spoke.<i>"You are very welcome, I can understand that not everyone has a broad view of the world and they keep to antiquated ways of thinking as well as doing. Aw, Lana, I am just being pleasant, you had a good head on your shoulders even when you were but a wee thing. Maybe they see you a certain way and don't want you to change, not allowing you the freedom to grow and become your own person. Sometimes people never get the chance to be their own person, because they are trying to live by somebody else's standards. You have to live your life how you see fit, especially since you are over 18, no one should have to conform to another set of standards like that."</i><br/><br/>Then he spoke about the club and going in for a job interview. Lana spoke and he gave her his full attention.<i>"I would take it seriously, I know how men can be, try being on a ship underway with them, they can be an unruly sort. Trust me that I would ensure to run a tight ship when I am working to ensure all of the ladies safety most of all you."</i>He thought how much she had changed and not that he would want his daughter, he had not lived a minute in her shoes and knew not what she was going through to work two jobs, he was sure she was helping her folks. Someone that does that garners some serious respect from him. He wished he could have his parents to help them out. Luna did and was someone that had character.<br/><br/>Lana reacted to his words about his time in the service.<i>"It is, the price of freedom is high. There will always be people that want what is yours, sometimes we need the intestinal fortitude to stand up to the bully or the weak minded individual that wants what is ours. I am glad you will hold your brothers accountable. I don't think they would want to incur your wraith. You know the way you are looking and earlier I know that they wouldn't try to pay what they are supposed to with you. You have some serious steel in your words, Lana."</i>He smiled at her genuinely as he was rediscovering her like it was the first time meeting, he imagines she had changed quite a bit, and by looks of it, she was an independent woman.<br/><br/>They spoke about when he had known her as a little girl, it was nice to see her blush, then laugh. She had a nice laugh. "<i>Well, thank you for your sacrifice, not many would do what you do for their parents, I would in a heartbeat. It takes a lot of character to do the hard things at personal sacrifice to get what you want for the desire to help loved ones. Who know's what the future holds for you Lana, I am sure you will reach your dream. Is it a shame? Anytime you want a reminder of what it was like, I am open to giving you a piggyback ride.</i>" He was noticing how she looked and how well spoken she was. He was feeling attracted to her. He would have never guessed that he would be if you had asked him all those years ago. She had changed and so had he would that bring them together he wondered.<br/><br/>Then Lana spoke and he felt that he wanted to listen what she had to say.<i>"Your welcome and Thank you. You are more enticing as well. All grown up and your a beautiful woman inside and out Lana. Never forget that. Good Night."</i>He then walked to the Jeep and getting in, he looked back at the restaurant and thought about Lana. He buckled up and then started the Jeep. She was pleasant to be around and he knew that he would be seeing a side of her he had never seen if he got the job. He made his way to the house. It was dark out and arriving at his home he parked. He walked into the house, grabbing his water bottle, he filled up from the water dispenser.  Then he walked in the backyard and got on the hammock. Sipping his water and looking up at the night sky. He wondered, if we were nocturnal would we feel more connected to those far away stars, perhaps sensing the fragility of Earth all the more. To him the night was when the curtain was pulled back, when we got to see out of the window we call "the sky" to the universe beyond. Soon he fell asleep rocking in the hammock under the stars above.<br/><br/>When he woke the next morning he saw a text from the owner of the club. Wanting him to come in today for the interview and possibly work the night shift, he would have him come in at 5 pm. Well that changes things doesn't it he thought. He finished his water and walked inside. He started some eggs, bacon and passed on the coffee, he would have some of that around 4 pm. He started the bacon cooking it the air fryer as he worked the eggs in the skillet. The sizzle of eggs and the popping of the eggs as they bubbled in the skillet, filled the air of the kitchen with good smells. Soon he was plating his eggs and dying the bacon to take the grease out plated his food. Pouring his orange juice he sat down and ate. His mind kept was a whir of thoughts. Well starting to day would not be bad and he could always use the extra cash. He ate quickly, his navy days way of eating in 20 minutes never having left since boot camp days. He finished eating and then he cleaned up the dishes. Then walking upstairs, he brushed, then flossed his teeth. He turned on the shower, then stripping he jumped in.  He took his 5 minute shower as he washed, rinsed then got out after turning the water off. He dried off. He then set his alarm for 4 pm and jumped in bed he closed his eyes and fell asleep wondering how the interview would go. Sleep overcame him quickly.<br/><br/>He woke with a start hearing his phone alarm go off. He pulled out a business casual outfit then jumped into the shower. He felt rested as the water cascaded over his body and he washed, then rinsed. He stepped out drying then brushing his hair. He flossed then brushed his teeth. Then dressing in slacks and a polo shirt of blue, he got on his dress shoes. He grabbed his phone, wallet, keys and collapsible nightstick. He had checked what he could use and this was legal for the town. He would ensure without a gun how he would handle potential problems at the club. He walked downstairs and started some coffee. He filled a traveling coffee mug and headed out. He locked the front door, then he walked to the Jeep, he got in putting his coffee travel mug in the cup holder, then he buckled up, then starting the engine. He backed up and was on his way, the club was not terribly far away as he went. It looked like it was a warm day. He put his air conditioning on as he sipped his coffee. Traffic was non-existent as it was a Sunday. He pulled into the club parking. He got out grabbing his coffee. He then locked his jeep and walked in. He was checked by the bouncer as he did come in and allowed in. John went to the bar.<i>"Is the owner Bill in, I have an interview at 5 pm."</i>'Just a second.' The bartender a man a bit older then John went to an office and soon there was an older man walking out. 'John?' The man reached out his hand. John reciprocated.<i>"Bill nice to meet you in person." </i>'Come with me into my office.' He followed Bill as he led him in. 'Please have a seat.' He then closed the door. He then sat down.<br/><br/>'John, I read your resume and think you would be a great addition to the team. I would be paying you 20 dollars an hour with it being nights you would get an 8 percent bump for shift work, I would expect you to work 4 nights a week, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Your pay for working night hours would be 21.60. Time an 1/2 on holidays. What do you think?' John thought about it and that was not bad coming right out of the navy, he would be able to get a lot with this and his retirement. He reached across the desk and shook his hand.<i>"I accept, I can work tonight if you need me, I slept during the day, so long as I am kept awake with coffee, I should be good. I did bring a collapsible night stick in the event things got messy.</i>" 'That is fine, just wait till things escalate, don't escalate, try to deescalate, protect our dancers.' He then took him out to the floor and showed him the different areas the bouncers would be, one at the door and one near the stage. 'Tonight you will be near the stage. I am sure you will do fine.' He nodded and took his position. He was on the clock at 6 and the crowd and different dancers came and went. Though at 7 he was surprised when he saw Lana walk on stage, He tried not to stare she was hot, in that outfit she could have any man panting. He kept his position and waited for anyone to overstep there bounds. He glanced occasionally and he was drawn to what she was doing and had to remember that she was little Lana that he had given all those piggybacks to.