It was only when Kodak stepped in cautiously that Ted and Brad finally gained the courage to approach Torvin.

Together, the three of them managed to wrestle Torvin away from the bleeding Murphy, who now sported a rapidly blackening eye and a clearly broken nose.

“Fuck off,” Torvin spat, his chest heaving, as he gestured violently toward the exit when Murphy stumbled to his feet.

“You’re gonna kick me out because of a little misunderstanding?” Murphy looked genuinely shocked and ...