the piano bar reminded JULIA of a simpler time. the dueling pianists looked like they were having the time of their lives as they played each and every requests. they cracked jokes as they pulled various people on stage, and the girl who currently held the microphone just re-enforced julia’s latest memories. she was entranced by the entire scene. however, she quickly snapped back to her whits when she suddenly knocked over her manhattan cocktail.
“ oh my goodness, ” her face turned red with embarrassment as she reached for the closest napkin. she tried cleaning up the mess, apologizing to patrons and staff alike. “ i wasn’t paying attention. i’m so sorry. did anything get on you? ”











