Next to Last Stand by Johnson Craig
Author:Johnson, Craig
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: 2020-09-21T16:00:00+00:00
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âCar shopping on a Sunday night?â
âThere arenât any crowds, or salespeople for that matter.â She sashayed up and down the rows of vehicles at the dealership in Sheridan. âDo I have to go with silver or black and white? What if I want red?â
I called after her, âJoin the fire department.â
Henry leaned on the hood of a freshly minted pickup and watched her. âI think you have created a monster.â
âYou may be right.â I called out to her again, âWhite, black or silver, or combinations of all of the above.â
âWill the county actually pay for a new vehicle?â
âItâll have to go through the commissioners, but I donât see them saying no. Heck, Iâm about to return a two-thousand-dollar computer.â
âI thought it was downstairs?â
âYep, but nobody uses it.â
âBarrett would.â
I laughed. âYouâre really pushing this kid.â
âI think he is deserving.â
âThatâs it?â
He turned to look at me. âMeaning?â
âYouâre not just trying to get under Lolo Longâs skin?â
âI never have to try very hard to do that.â
I nodded as a security guard exited the main building of the dealership and walked toward us with a flashlight in hand. âWhich is why it surprises me that sheâs willing to ask us for help with this situation with her niece.â
âThat tells you how desperate she is. I think she is correct in having you involved in an investigation, and she knows I can provide a measure of security.â
The guard arrived, an elderly man with a more salt than pepper mustache and a black operational dress uniform complete with ball cap and tactical shoes. He glanced at my truck, emblazoned with the Absaroka County Sheriff stars, emergency lights, and Dogâs head hanging out the side window. âWalt?â
I stared at the man, finally recognizing him as security from the Soldiersâ and Sailorsâ Home. âGene?â
âYeah, hey how are you guys doinâ?â
âYou work here too?â
âGotta make ends meet after retirinâ.â He glanced at Henry and then back to me. âI saw your truck and thought there might be a problem.â
I gestured toward Vic, who was now standing in front of a tricked-out half-ton with all the scoops, wheels, bells, and whistles. âMy undersheriff needs a new unit.â
âOh.â He glanced at Henry again. âI thought there might be something wrong.â
âNope, just shopping.â
âOkay.â He started backing away and then waved as he turned and walked by Vic, who ignored him.
Henry watched him go. âConscientious worker.â
âMaybe we can get Barrett a job here.â I pushed off and moved over to where Vic studied her potential truck. âSo?â
âI want this one.â
âWhy?â
âIt has a ten-speed transmission and close to five hundred horsepower.â
âNo.â
She turned to look at me. âWhat do you mean, no?â
âNo, because youâd be dead in a week.â
Placing her fists on her hips, she swiveled back and forth. âYou said I could have anything I wanted.â
âWithin reason.â
âWhy is this not within reason?â
The Bear joined us as I leaned forward, reading the window sticker. âIt costs as much as your house.â
âHalf as much.â
âThatâs a lot of money for a truck.â I stepped back to look at it.
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