Striding through the bar, “Where is she? Angelo, have you seen her?”

Palms held placatingly upwards, “Hey, Larry calm down. I ain’t done nothing. Yes, I’ve seen her. Cops came sniffing after her. Said she was pushing…”

“That’s crap and you know it…”

“You know it. I know it, but they came asking.”

Something in his manner doesn’t sit well. “What did you tell them?”

His face drops.

“What did you tell them?”

“Hey, they had me in an awkward spot. Got me by the curlies…”

He backs away as I step around the bar, standing close to look down on him. “What did you tell them?”

“They wanted her address and…” He crunches up as my fist sinks into his abs.

“Anything else you told them?”

“No… just that. It’s all the cop wanted…”

Gathering up his shirt in one hand, I haul him upright again, pulling him up and off-balance. “And have you seen her since?”

“Two days ago. She was with Frank. She was pretty upset.”

“She left with him?”

“Yes.”

“Is that all you want to tell me?”

“Yes, that’s it, Larry. Honest.”

I release him and he drops, arms clutched to his stomach. “If I hear that you missed anything, I’ll be back. Understand me?”

Speechlessly, still wheezing, he nods.

*****

Frank?

Where to find him?

… Them…

Office…

I’d like to speak with

here today. Can I

call me as soon as possible. He’ll

“I’ll do that, sir.”

down. Something in the receptionist’s tone sounded a little

Was he there?

my car to me

the sound of office clatter in the background. “Of course, sir.

made on a young

“There

?

tone doesn’t sit

“What kind of incident?”

think this would

again…. What the fuck’s he

*****

been

was found leaving Blessingmoors after spending an

Shit…

Who let her in? The place should be

I believe the example made of him will discourage any further

“And the girl?”

since I know of your

rises. Bech

took it upon yourself

were not here. Someone had

you try to contact

at dry lips. “Sir, this woman is dangerous. I realise you are... attracted to her but try to be objective for a moment. A prostitute, albeit

“Who to?”

“Her lawyer for one.”

have you done

“The lawyer will not be a problem

she spoken to? The

of the charges. She was not believed…” He hesitates. “From the information I have

“Such as?”

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