Go out and ask her into the alley." Clay looked at Jeremy as if he'd just been told to dance the rumba on a public thoroughfare. I bit back a laugh. "Just walk over to her and point at the alley. Maybe say…I don't know…something like 'fifty bucks.' " I looked at Jeremy. "Does that sound right? Fifty?" His brows shot up. "Why are you asking me?" "I wasn't-I just meant, as a general…" I threw up my hands. "How am I supposed to know how much a hooker costs?
In a humorous exchange, Clay appears taken aback by Jeremy's suggestion to approach a woman in an alley, highlighting the awkwardness of the situation. The conversation turns lighthearted as one character playfully suggests pointing at the alley and offering a payment, jokingly referring to the costs associated with such an encounter. Clay's uncertainty about how much to offer reflects his discomfort and lack of experience in this matter.
This dialogue illustrates the dynamic between the characters, combining humor with a hint of tension. Clay's struggle with the suggestion underscores both his naivety and the playful banter among friends. The mention of the specific amount, "fifty bucks," adds a touch of realism while reinforcing the comical nature of the scenario, revealing a deeper layer of character interaction in a tense, yet light-hearted moment.