Chapter 27Time passed quickly for Joe Jones. During the days, he worked at Burger World, sweating out his shifts from noon to seven or eight or nine. The work was busy and often stressful, but Joe rapidly became more proficient at it, had fewer problems maintaining control of the kitchen. After work each evening, he went home, ate something for dinner and watched T.V. Sometimes, he went out with Shelly, took her to a bar or a diner or a film. Joe kept moving along, coasting through his daily routine with little trouble, and time flew by.
He didn't think much about Brownstown anymore. He was reasonably happy now, and didn't want to depress himself with thoughts of Crank and death. He shunted the past from his mind and got on with other business.
Another week passed, flipping away l
