Jake Randolph in "The Naked Beat" Pt. 86

I thought I could smell the smoke from the bridge I'd just set alight when a plaintive voice on the other end said, "I'll be waiting for you."

I was practically walking on air as I went back to Blaze's room and peeked in. She was conked out again and her father was sitting on the edge of the bed gently stroking her hair.

I quietly stepped in and gave him Rebecca's phone number and told him I would be there and if he needed anything to call me.

Then I pointed my bullet hole riddled car toward Rebecca's place...