Departure

"I've had enough," said Monkey. He started to stride away, rife with a sense of determination.

"No! No, you can't leave!" yelled Ofer. His eyes were dripping with tears, his shirt stained.

Pete put his hands on his hips, petulant. "You know what, Monkey? Fuck you," He sucked back sobs and hardened his expression. "Fuck you right in the ass. You leave whenever the fuck you want. Just don't come back. Don't come fucking back. Because once you leave, you're gone."

Monkey turned around for a moment, looking at Pete and Ofer with disdain.

"You're right, boys. I'm gone." Monkey looked at the two men sadly before continuing on his path.

"See you in the funny papers."