Vinnie looked up to see Apple walking toward him. Now here was a face that Vinnie loved to see. Apple was the kind of kid that you couldn't help but like. Not to mention that they had a history together that Vinnie remembered fondly.

"My man! I have been excellent. This was one of the better summers I've had. How about you? How are things in the life of Mela?" Vinnie used the Italian word for "apple" with a small but warm smile on his face.