When he reached the entrance to The Flesh Factory, the sun was low in the afternoon sky and just about to dip below the rooftops. Inside, they were gearing up for a busy night ahead. Tables were being set up around the stage by the waitstaff, while technicians were adjusting the spotlights. Grady spotted Nick and another bartender putting away glasses and stocking supplies behind the bar. “You’re early,” Nick commented, when Grady came up to the long bar. “Is Matt here yet?” “Check backstage. He’s probably back there,” Nick told him. Grady went to the door on the left of the stage and walked inside. Backstage, he found Matt sitting at his wooden desk located against the red-bricked wall. He was talking on his cell phone when he saw Grady coming toward him. He immediately stood from his desk and waved Grady closer.
