It was another early morning at the Bushwick Public House, a café situated right underneath the M train line, with the unmistakable sound of the train passing overhead providing a familiar soundtrack to my daily routine. I sat near the front, cigarette in one hand and a steaming cup of coffee in the other, my eyes fixed on the colorful array of people passing by. My laptop was on the table, surrounded by my belongings, as I split my time between freelancing gigs and pouring my heart into love letters to Brenna, hoping to mend our strained marriage. Taking breaks from my work, I would walk through the neighborhood I had grown up in, nostalgia and melancholy intermingling as I observed the vast changes that had occurred over the years. One day, I noticed a studio café on the corner of Stanhope and Central – FirstLive CoffeeHouse. It had been there for quite some time, but I’d never ventured inside. Today, curiosity got the better of me, and I found myself pushing open the door, eager to explore what this intriguing establishment had to offer. As I stepped inside, I was immediately greeted by the owner, Danny Garcia. His warm smile and welcoming demeanor put me at ease as he introduced himself as a professional engineer and coffee enthusiast. He gave me a thorough rundown of the space, his passion for both music and coffee evident in every word. As we chatted, an idea struck me like a bolt of lightning – a morning show. It had been a long-held dream of Bud and Roach, and suddenly, it all seemed possible. I took a deep breath and pitched the concept to Danny right then and there, my heart racing with excitement and nerves. To my delight and surprise, he agreed to the idea, his eyes lighting up with enthusiasm as he saw the potential in our collaboration. Feeling invigorated and fueled by this newfound sense of purpose, I returned home, my mind racing with ideas and plans for the morning show that would surely catapult us into superstardom. I began crafting the blueprint for our new venture, feeling the weight of the opportunity in front of me. It was a chance to not only elevate our careers but also to prove to Brenna, and to myself, that I was capable of achieving greatness.
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