Vinnie must have passed out again. Because when he awoke next he was in a nice soft bed. He was also naked except for the hospital gown he was wearing. It was dark outside, and he was alone.
Then he heard a noise in the dark. There was a human shape silhouetted by the window.
"Dad?"
"No, Vinnie," answered another voice. The figure rose from the chair and moved toward Vinnie's bed. A twinkle of gold flashed from around the figure's neck. Vinnie reached for his necklace. It was still gone.