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The famous Nighthawks (1942) by Edward Hopper.

Bartender: “I can’t believe you’re back in town! Never thought I’d live to see the day John McKempoll strolled back into Phillies again. And with a girl too! Hold on, let me get you two a couple of drinks, on the house.” *Reaches for drinks under the cupboard* “What’ll it be?”

John: *Chuckles* “Glad to see you never change Tom. I’ll have a coffee, black. And this is Karla by the way.”

Karla: “Nice to meet you Tom. I’ll have what John’s having.”

John: *Looks at Karla* “Really? Never met a woman who takes her coffee black.”

Karla: “Well, I do…”

Tom: “Come on John, shouldn’t you know your ladies preferences by now?”

John: “Actually we just met. Gave her a ride coming here.”

Tom: *Pause* “And why did you come here?”

John: *Silence*

Tom: *Shakes head* “Same old John, looking for trouble again.”

John: “That’s not why I came back.”

Tom: “Good, because Clyde is still in town.”