chapter 4 The Fighter

chapter 4 
Tim Obrien woke up at 4 30 am . He wife Adaline prepared his favorite breakfast scrambled eggs with ham.  How are you Tim, asked Adaline. You look different.
How is that Dear , asked Tim. Tim , we have been together for 14 yrs. Something is happening to you.  You are a witch laughed Tim. You notice everything. Tim I know you better than you know yourself. Tim kissed Adaline goodbye. Tim whistled thru the streets on the lower east side of NY. He said hello to the young man selling apples, he passed and nodded to
Mr. Santamaria who was opening his resteraunt .  He nodded to Mr. kopleman who was opening his deli.  The streets were buzzing with noise of fruit, and food carts passing thru the streets. Men yelling ,get your Apples, fruit, bread, were  heard thru out the streets. 
It was a cool morning. 
The cobblestone streets had a tint of light red as the sun started to rise.  The smell of food
was everywhere. The women were scrubbing the streets. The inhabitants
a mix of Italians, Jews and Irish took pride in their neighborhood. The streets were scrubbed. The sounds of brooms sweeping floors could be heard everywhere.
As tim looked up above he could see the women hamging up their familys clothes.
It was a colorful sight. Hi Moish said Tim as he passed by the tailors shop.
Heh how is Kelly yelled Moishe. Its time you buy him a suit Tim.
Yes. I will bring him in next week for you to fit him.  That Moish is a chacter, Tim said to himself.  Tim entered into Abes butcher shop. Good morning Abe. Good morning Tim.
Tim we have to cut up a lot of meat this morning. I got a good deal on a purchase of beef.
We will cut up half to be used as corned beef.  ok Abe I am ready.
Tim started cutting away, while thinking about the boys gym. He cut for 2 hours. He finished , it was more than usual. The store opened for customers at 7 am.
Mrs. Grossman was always the first customer to enter. Hi Mrs. Grossman yelled Tim.
With a great smile. What is wrong with you young man said Mrs. Grossman.
You are supposed to be miserable. Mrs. Grossman , when have you seen me unhappy.
All the time yelled Mrs. Grossman. I hope you will keep your big fat hands off the scale
today, yelled Mrs. Grossman. Dont worry Mrs Grossman. Today is your day.
What would you like today? I would like one lb of corn beef. one lb of roast beef.
and one lb of salami.  and two lbs of potato salad. You got it. Since you are a great customer I am going to throw in 2 lbs of cole slaw. Are you Ok Mr. Oreily ?
Maybe you need a vacation. I will talk to Abe and suggest he give you one.
Oh Mrs. Grossman thats ok. I really cherish my clients. Hmm said Mrs. Grossman to herself. The day went by, and Tim shocked all the customers with his smile and new attitude.
It was 5 :00 time to close up the shop and meet Avi at the Gym.
Bye Abe yelled Tim. Thank you Tim. Yelled Abe, see you tomorrow.
Tim walked briskly down the street as the sun started to set.
He was filled with excitment. 
Tim Orielys Theme Song
The Fighting Irish
Composed
Richard Shapiro
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