Murder & Billy Bailey by Jim Riley

Author:Jim Riley [Riley, Jim]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Gumshoe - A Next Chapter Imprint
Published: 2021-01-23T22:00:00+00:00

36

Wildcat Investigations

Central

"I swear, Niki. That man is a ghost. I've never lost a target two nights in a row in my life," Drexel Robinson held his palms up, showing his frustration at his inability to keep up with Sleazy Slocum.

"He's had a ton of experience from what I understand," Niki replied.

"Besides that, you're getting too old to keep up," Donna added, laughing at the senior detective.

Drexel ran his hand through his hair before taking a sip of the steaming dark brew before him.

"I'm beginning to believe that myself, girl. Believe me, that thought has crossed my mind several times."

"Hush that kind of talk. You still know more about this business than I'll ever know. I just hope I squeeze some of that knowledge out of you." Niki put her arm around her friend.

"I was only kidding. You're not that old. I'll get you a cane so you can walk faster," Donna giggled at the expression Robinson emitted.

"You—" He started.

"Don't get too upset. That old heart of yours may not be able to handle the excitement. Then I'll have to go see you in some nursing home and wipe the drool off your face."

Even Niki smiled at Donna's humor.

“You little whippersnapper. I'll—” He began.

"Hold on. Don't get excited. I don't change diapers for you old guys either," Donna retorted.

"Let's get back on focus. We've got a man's life in her hands," Niki admonished.

"You two do. I don't know what I've got in my hands, not my client’s husband for sure." Drexel replied.

"Isn't that funny?" Niki asked.

"I didn't think she was that funny," Drexel nodded at the hourglass blonde.

"I don't mean her, and I don't mean that kind of funny. I was talking about Slocum."

"What's funny about him except I can't keep up with him?" Drexel asked.

"Maybe I could," Donna said. "I can still see out of both eyes."

She playfully pinched Drexel on his shoulder.

"Let's not get on that again. No, I was talking about the coincidences," Niki said.

"I'm not following you," Donna stated.

"What she is saying, for those too young to understand adult conversations, is it is mighty strange we catch the Slocum's case when two murders are committed on consecutive nights when we’re supposed to be watching him." Drexel smiled at the junior private investigator.

"You're right. I don't believe in coincidences, and this is a mighty big one, to say the least." The long–legged detective confirmed.

"The phone call came from Mrs. Slocum. How would she be involved with Flavia Foster?" Donna asked.

"Did you talk directly to her?" Niki asked.

"Yes, Ma'am. She told me who she was and said she had used this before. She asked me if we could do it again."

"Hold on," Niki said.

Niki picked up her cell and scrolled through the phone list. When she got to Josie Slocum's name, she punched the button.

Drexel and Donna could only hear Niki's side of the conversation.

"Hey, Josie. This is Niki Dupre."

"Yes, I'm doing fine."

"I know it's been a long time. I've been meaning to call you, but we've been awfully busy.

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