This piece was inspired by my experience with the Bay Colony Productions performance of Guys and Dolls. I was lucky enough to get a small part as one of the Mission Band members in the cast. As a part of the ensemble, I got the chance to sit in on the Hot Box dance scenes as one of the extras at the tables. Unfortunately, the Doll who was supposed to play my date dropped out of the play. So, I sat alone at the table, and the stage crew dubbed me the "Lonely Hot Box boy."