We arrived too late. Spent too much time at the Atomic Cowboy, where nothing could've been more out of place than the three of us. Waste of time, that was — for the Atomic Cowboy and for us.
Jay disagrees, says it wasn't a lost night.
"People shouldn't insulate themselves so much," he begins. "Whether an ethnic group or clique — like goths, or punk rockers, or anybody — it's natural to be around people who share your passion about the same things. But if you only surround yourself with those people and you're not open to being exposed to a diversity of interests and you completely conform to the thinking that's in that group — whether it's religious, political or whatever — it's stifling. People need to make an effort to get out and mix with other people."
Through the window looms the enormous Amoco sign. The price of gas has gone down. Finally.
