Last Exit to Brooklyn

An unnamed narrator tells a story about a young couple named Tommy and Suzy who decide to marry after conceiving a baby. Tommy works most of the time but takes Suzy out occasionally, especially on his motorbike. Suzy’s father decides to throw them a big party after the wedding, combining the celebrations with the baby’s christening ceremony. Tommy has a friend named Spook who loves motorbikes but cannot afford one of his own. Occasionally, Tommy allows Spook to ride his motorbike. During the big party at Murphy’s Hall to celebrate the wedding and christening, Spook announces that he bought a motorbike of his own. He shows off his new bike at the party as the guests become increasingly drunk and emotional. Even as the party becomes more debauched and chaotic, Spook announces that he wants to ride his new motorbike. However, he does not want to go alone. Because Tommy is the most sober person at the party, Suzy tells him to go with Spook. Tommy rides off with a woman named Roberta, who asks for a ride to cheer her up. Tommy and Spook leave, but the rest of the guests continue the party because there is “no sense in lettin it go ta waste” (51).