I don't own the characters, Marvel does. I'm just borrowing them and certainly wouldn't dream of making any money from them. Like it would pay the rent anyway. LOL

Chapter 3

The Club was busy with people sitting around tables. It was Sam Guthrie's night at the piano and he was enjoying the excitement of playing in the Club. Some patrons played cards. However, the real serious card games were held in the back of the club beyond the public eye. The bar was lined with patrons. A young woman in a short skirt carrying a cigarette tray made the rounds to all of the tables. The room was smoke filled, making Remy's eyes squint. He looked around the bar. He noticed Bobby sitting near the front of the stage laughing with some of the others who were seated near him. He was waiting for the songstress to take the stage and sing a few numbers. Logan sat at the end of the bar closest to the door. Remy walked over to Logan and tipped his hat. Logan grunted, "I hate this place."

"I know, we won't be long here." Remy sat on the bar stool and ordered a drink. He bought Bobby a drink and had it sent to his table. Bobby took the drink and knew he'd have to leave his great spot to give Remy the items he requested. "Damn," Bobby thought to himself, that man's timing stinks. Lila Cheney was about to take the stage soon and he really wanted to see her up close.

As the lights dimmed, some of the patrons moved closer to the stage and a table opened several feet away from the piano player. Remy, Logan and Bobby walked to that table and sat down. They waited for the show to begin.

A woman is a long white dress walked out onto the stage. Her dress featured a halter type top that gathered at the bust. The long flowing skirt hugged the dark haired woman. She walked up to the microphone and belted out a love song. On the opening notes the curtain pulled back to reveal a band accompanying her.

Remy, Logan and Bobby sipped at their drinks. Once the crowd was completely distracted by the show on stage, Bobby slipped a package under the table to Remy while never taking his eyes off Lila. Remy relaxed and fingered the package. He straightened in his seat as if he was adjusting his jacket. No one would have seen him placing the package inside his coat. Logan puffed on his cigar and blew it toward Remy, it was his signal that he wanted to go. They had places to go before the night was through. Remy ignored Logan knowing it would irritate him. He thought it was good for him to be in a place like this than the dump he liked to hang out in. The song set was over and the entire room was clapping and whistling at Lila. She smiled and walked off the stage. The room once more became noisy and Sam began to play again until Lila's next set.

Remy noticed a few people he wanted to shake hands with before leaving. He got up and went over to where Sam was playing.

"Hey Remy, good to see you again!" Sam had a goofy grin on his face. You could tell he just loved playing in the Club. Remy tossed some money into the jar sitting on top of the piano and said: "Play it again, Sam." Sam shook his head and laughed.

Remy made his rounds then joined Logan who was waiting by the door. Bobby had worked his way back to the front for the next set. Remy and Logan walked out of the bar and into the street. There was a cool breeze that made Remy shiver. Logan ground out his cigar and the two men walked toward the scene of the crime.