My friends were all waiting outside, right where I had left them. Thomas, Steven, and Alonzo were leaning against the sidewall of the building, Vivian and Rosaline were standing next to Alonzo and Steven while Thomas had his eyes cast down, he looked lonely, and the big guy was still standing guard. The authoritative scowl fell from his face when he saw who I had by my side.
My father walked up to him “Richard?” something akin to recognition flashed in his eyes for a second but it was gone just like that.
“Yes, Jackson… uh umm… sir” Richard floundered but recovered quickly and addressed my father with respect.
“Is there a problem here?” my father asked looking at him and my friends.
Richard, aka the big guy, pointed to Thomas “This young man is not on the list that I have here”.
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