"Not every time," he answered. "But often enough. This is my regular haunt. You check by here and you'll probably find me on the nights he's out."

Billy didn't take many night shifts, but he was new and he didn't always get a choice in the matter. And sometimes, Goodnight was well enough on his own. Other times he just felt better sitting in a bar.

"You ever go out with whoever you were gettin' all dressed up for?"

Goodnight relished a chance to talk about anything but himself.