“I’m not so sure. I’ve been leading a crime-free life for nearly two years now. I may have lost my touch.”
“Don’t worry. These skills settle in our muscle memory. You’ll find your way back when the adrenaline hits you. 10k is a lot of money, and it will help both of you. Just do it once and everything will be back on track,” said the caller.
“So, I go there, wait for the man in the flowery, red jacket to show up. I pick up the packet he’ll hand over, and deliver it to the location you sent me.”
“Yes, be there by 5 and watch out for him from the cafe opposite. When you see him, you can walk across.  I will transfer the money when you confirm.”
“He must not know about this.”
“Mum’s the word!”
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“Why night?” asked David doubtfully.
“Oh! C’mon, partner! It’s a million bucks, man! We haven’t been offered that kind of money in a long time. The client is all for second chances for faded out people like us. And don’t you need the money for Susan’s treatment? Beggars can’t be picky, you know that.”
“The street is getting dark, Dylan, and you know my eyesight is not very good at night. We could end up making a big mistake.”
“That’s why I came with you so that we get the target right. Just do your hit-and-run thing on the target I show you. He walks across every day to the diner at this time. And the client needs it done today. Some big deal is being signed tomorrow.” 
Nodding, David looked across at Dylan. “I’m sorry for the unpleasantness that happened between us. I should’ve warned you. But I was scared, man. I didn’t realize I was straight until I met Susan. Thank you for forgiving me. But I can never forget our time together. It was great!” 
“All that’s in the past, pal. You’ve met Alan? We are a happy couple now. I just want you and Susan to be happy. With your share of the money, you can save her life, get new IDs, and find a new, safe home. Alan and I have already planned to settle in Hawaii.”
They smiled at each other, happy their days of crime would soon end. 
“That’s him, David, the guy in the hooded black coat. Let’s go! Let’s go!”
David revved up the car, swung it expertly out of the parking lot, pressed hard on the accelerator, and hit the target bang on! As he felt the squealing tires run over the target’s body, he realized how much he’d been missing the adrenaline rush. He was out of the scene in a flash. He hadn’t lost his touch, after all! 
Dylan looked back to see Susan’s dead face staring back at him. “Get that, you bitch! Trying to steal my beloved David from me! Go find someone straight in hell!”

Alan removing his flowery, red jacket, went his way.