"I am meeting a few friends here. My name is Myrick. Have either of the other two arrived?" she asked as she entered the steak house.

"Right this way miss." 

The hostess lead Donnacha through the busy dining room to the table where Nikki already sat enjoying a glass of red wine.

"Thanks" Donnacha said to the hostess.

As Donnacha sat down, the waiter came over to the table, "Can I get you a drink ma'am?"

"Yes" she said, " I'll have a dirty martini please".

Donnacha looked at Nikki and could tell she was stressed but relaxing while sipping her wine. She was glad to see her boss unwinding a bit. She really needed this.

The two sat there catching up on the happenings of the day while waiting for Billy_Mastrosimone to arrive.

Billy made his way into the restaurant and did not wait to be seen by a host before wheeling his way over to @NikkiOsavkovska and @Donnacha_Myrick. 

"Good evening ladies, thank you for inviting me out this evening." He turned and flagged down a server. "Could I get a glass of whiskey and perhaps some bread for the table if you would?"

He settles in next to the table then and puts both his hands on the table.

"So, to what do I owe the pleasure? And I assure you, it is quite the pleasure."

Nikki tilted her head up as she sensed movement approaching the table she was sitting at with Donnacha, who had arrived few minutes ago. Nikki was relieved that she had Donnacha_Myrick to talk to for a while. That girl always found a way to calm her down. Her heart settled before she finally spoke. "Evening, Billy_Mastrosimone! My... It's really good to see you now after the back and forth telegrams we've been sending each other. We can properly introduce ourselves now." She straightened her back and made herself attentive. 

The server from before dashed out of the kitchen doors holding a bread basket in one hand and expensive whiskey in the other. Drinks were being filled. Nikki had wine already. But hey - she was grateful that one of the luxuries of being a crew leader was that she could have her own chauffeur. She took a sip of the whiskey unapologetically.

Nikki was sure that the pair had been missing each other so she paved the way to let them catch up for a bit. "So," she picked up a breadstick then smiled at Donna before looking back at Billy. "She's a beast, by the way. Can't think of anyone else who would be a better left hand for me. I totally understand why you were... upset to let her go. I'm sure we both are excited to see what more she can do in this world." 

Billy nodded.

"I must agree. Our mutual friend Miss Myrick is certainly something else."

He took a piece of bread and dipped in some olive oil before popping it into his mouth.

"So, have things been going well for you? I understand that it's still early, but part of my being here is to extend an olive branch. Offer help if you need it really."

He nodded and smiled then to Donnacha_Myrick.

"To both of you."

If it weren't for being in the wrong place at the wrong time, Donnacha would have never even met Billy. He took her in and taught her a lot and she will forever be grateful for that. She would never be able to repay him for all his kindness and for being such a great mentor.

"I have told Nikki what a kind and generous man you are. Thank you for offering to help us. We greatly appreciate it. We would like to extend an open invitation to you and your family to come and visit us any time you please."

Donnacha gave Billy a short hug to show true appreciation. They continued to drink and catch up. She was glad that Nikki was getting to know Billy. 'Maybe this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship' she thought. Billy poured another round of drinks.

"Cheers" the three of them said as they lifted their glasses to their lips.

In the heat of the moment, Nikki smiled widely and cheered enthusiatically at the table. "CHEERS!" Realizing that she had been louder than necessary, Nikki looked around with apologetic eyes to the people whose heads turned in annoyance. She threw her head back and laughed cheekily. As she bit off one end of the breadstick, she thought about the wonderful opportunity to finally speak with Billy_Mastrosimone in person, his kindness and seemingly genuine approach she would never forget. 

As Donnacha_Myrick went ahead to thank him, Nikki gave a lot of head nods. Never missing a beat. "Yes. On a serious note, we really do appreciate it. Visit the HQ anytime. And maybe soon, very soon, I'll pay a visit to New York. I've never been there before... I hear it's a concrete jungle over there," Nikki said with the touch of a smile.

Billy nodded.

"It's very different than anywhere else I've ever been. Everything is tall in Manhattan, and in Brooklyn? Well you can barely see any free space down any given street. Lots of folks crammed onto a couple of islands will do that though. Space becomes the big issue."

He patted Donnacha_Myrick on the knee and smiled to both of them.

"I would be glad to come and visit your new operation, but when you come to New York you must come to my home. You must eat with my family. That is, after all, where I conduct most of my business. I have too many other small businesses to make one of them into a base of operations you see, so I have my office at home to see guests."

He lifted his glass again, appreciating the fine whiskey.

Nikki listened intently to the words he was saying as she bit a piece from her breadstick. She nodded and smiled like crazy, feeling true grateful for the kindness that was shown. Her eyes did glance at Donna's knee at one point though, his hand on it, made things between them seem a lot more personal than Nikki thought. Or was she overthinking? One day maybe Donna wanted to spill the tea. But for now, Nikki was enjoying the company and invitation to visit his home. 

"That would be splendid. We'd LOVE to go.. right Donna?" Nikki gave her a side eye glance and smiled innocently. 

Who knows, maybe she could get a free tour of New York? Or better yet, this may just be the start of a strong friendship between the three souls. 

Aleks was in Detroit for some business but as always he wanted to get a proper dinner. He walked into Detroit's Finest Steak House and found himself a table. Took off his hat and pulled out a pack of cigarettes. Waitress came and he ordered himself  Fillet Steak with a bottle of red wine. While they made his order he smoked few cigarettes. He liked this spot, always crowdy and nice music. He got his meal and it was delicious. He saw few familiar faces and nodded to them. When he finished he paid for his dinner, left some tip and thanked everyone. Walked outside, placed his hat on his head, lighted up another cigarette and drove to the meeting.

Tutte had almost waking up, all he had had so far was a small cup of coffee but when drinking that he realize that he was hungry like a wolf so he decided to get a good meal at the Detroit's Finest Steak House while he was at the neighbor-hood, he opens the door into the restaurant and hangs up his coat and takes a seat near the window, when the waitress comes he orders a rump steak along with a cold beer, she thanks him and says it takes some minutes, during that time he looked out the window to see if any movement where outside but it was almost empty of people this hour a day. Soon comes so his steak and he thanks for it and starts to eat, wonderful as always, he eats in peace and after his finish he put down the payment under the empty beer glass and then gets up and nods to the waitress and gives thumb up and then he walks out in the cold streets of Detroit, it was autumn for sure, not long to we get snow he says to himself and hurries away to next missin.

Ribeye steak, what a good idea Aleks thought to himself as he looked at the menu in Detroits Finest Steak. He ordered it and a cup of coffee. He read some newspapers and smoked few cigarettes. Got his meal and kt was delicious. He enjoyed himself and the food. The day looked to be great today. He finished his meal, paid for it and thanked the waitress. Also gave her some tip for nice service. 

He had spent much time around seeking for a good restauranf after he had been hungry for hours, he were so happy when he spots that Detroit's Finest Steakhouse were just in front of him, he smiled and enters the place and directly feel  the meat in the air, yummie, it smelled so good. He had ordered a rumpsteak and after that came to him he surely sat a new record eating up it, he waere so hungry so it didnt take long for him finish up the big steak. After paying up he felt reborned and could work for hours again without any food, he gets out on the dark street and looks around before decided next thing to take care of.

It has been such a long time since Sabrina had a real high-quality steak, instead of just one, that she can buy and cook all alone at home. Not that those are bad, but it is not comparable to those of real chief cooks. She heard some rumours about a steak house of the highest quality in her city of Detroit, but has never been there before so why not give it a go, when she already desired it anyway?

Without further waiting, she makes her way towards that high-class restaurant and arrives after about 30 minutes of walking. It certainly looks good, but she nonetheless decides to go in, even if it will certainly cost her quite a bit. She has the money and has no problems at all to spend it for herself from time to time, instead of just saving for the future. It takes around five minutes for her to get seated as the place is quite of busy. She has to laugh as she tells herself, that Tony and Konijn would probably like that place. She takes a good look at the card and the choice is so though. 

For the starters, she decides to go for the garlic bread with melted cheese as it just sounds freaking awesome. For the main, she will have a well-done T-Bone steak for today.

Devante was hungry and as he sat in the back of the car he asked his driver Oscar if he knew any good places to eat.  Oscar was clueless so as they drove further down the road he rolled down his window an asked a woman who was walking with her two children if there was a good place to eat.  The woman told Devante that their was a steak house down the road a ways its the first one you will see.   Devante reached his hand out and the woman sent her oldest child to go to Devante.  The child went and quickly returned and gave his mother a new twenty dollar bill.  The woman thanked Devante as this would cover her rent and buy them food for the next two weeks.  

They drove down the road and found the steak house.  Devante ordered a T-bone steak with steamed green beans and mashed potatoes. Then he ordered a beer.   Oscar ordered the romp roast with mashed potatoes and mixed veggies and a beer.  The two men ate and talked until they had finished everything on there plates.  

Thor walks into Detroits finest steak house and finds himself a table, he sits down as a waiter brings him a menu. He looks over it almost starting to drool, cause boy was he hungry. He waves the waiter over so he can order something to eat.

"I'd like some toasted breads and beef dripping butter to start things off, then I'd like a T bone steak and two slices of New York cheese cake for dessert."

He smiles as he gets ready for his feast.

She and Kevin__Kelly had spent most of the prior evening watching from her window as many of the community leaders had fallen. She was tired, but more than that she was hungry. They had flown to Detroit to pick up some things for the crew and stumbled upon this little gem. It was a family type steakhouse. Not FOR families, but family run, so she knew the food would probably be outstanding.

As she glanced around, she realized, the decor was gaudy, with blue velvet and gold accents. The place smelled heavily of cigars, and grease. The velvet curtains that adorned the walls held in all of smell, making the different smells assault her nose. It didn't matter, as long as the food tasted better than the room smelled.

The waitress came to their table in due time, she was busy yak it up with a few men at the next table, and Niki didn't mind, because she knew, the nicer that woman was to those men, the bigger the tip they left her. She ordered two glasses of bourbon and couple of salads to start. Kevin was in the bathroom, doing God knows what, so, she waited to order their meals until he returned. 

I can't......my sister is already at the table ready to order and she's starving.

As much as Kevin wanted to have a quickie with the coat check girl behind all the mobster's coats, he knew MissNiki was starving and he didn't want to keep her waiting.  She takes care of him on a daily basis, and she puts up with his womanizing enough.  After the night they had he figured he better walk the straight and narrow.  He slipped a piece of paper into her blouse as he gave her neck a kiss......look me up later babe.

Kevin strolled into the dining area and quickly found Niki as she pretended to look over the menu.

I hope one of those drinks are for me.....You da best sis.  

He kisses her forehead as he sits slides into the booth and grabs the drink.

I know you've read the whole menu......twice.....just order me something.  I could eat anything at this point.

Kevin scans the room to see if anyone is more promising than the coat check girl that he will be entertaining later.

"Of course one of the drinks are for you! By the way, the cigarette girl is much cuter than the coat check girl" She said dryly to Kevin__Kelly . It was always someone, perhaps he needed to settle down, and start a family. But hell, why would you in this life? You didn't know if you would be alive to watch them grow. 

When the waitress looked up from the table next to them, Niki nodded at her, to let her know she was ready to order. As she came over, Niki smiled at her, and held back a smirk as she watched Kevin's eyes almost pop out of his head at this beautiful woman before them.  "We'll both have the Rib-eye, nice and thick please - Mid Rare with steamed asparagus and baked potatoes with lots of butter. Also, bring me a bottle of the bourbon, we mustn't run out tonight."

The waitress wrote everything down in her little tablet and zoomed off to the kitchen to drop off the order, and then back to the bar to grab a fresh bottle of bourbon. As she sat the bourbon down, Kevin was squirming in his seat trying to get a better glance at her. Niki kicked him under the table to let him know to leave the girl alone. She didn't seem like the type that would be willing to settle for what Kevin had to give her, and to be quite frank about it, she didn't deserve this life. It was a hard one, and both Niki and Kev knew that their time could be up at any moment. 

Kevin barely flinched.  He actually knew it was coming.  Niki had been kicking him under tables since he was 14, which is about the same time he lost his virginity to the Waffle House waitress up the street from where they grew up.

Sweetie? Kevin gently touched the waitress' elbow before she headed to the kitchen to put their order in....could you see if you could get me a bag of ice?  I seemed to have rammed my knee into the leg of the table.  He slid his leg out from under the table and pulled his pant leg up to asses the damage. 

I can be a bit clumsy at times and my sister here doesn't always have sympathy for me.  Kevin gave the young girl a wink and his charming smile.  But she loves me, don't you sis?  

He slid over a bit and patted the seat next to him.  Got time to join us?