Jake Randolph in "The Naked Beat" Pt. 176

"Young lady," Jade Chen admonished, "I have told you before that my business is with Alex and Skip. You have nothing to do with this."

Marilyn shook her head, "Business with Alex is business with me. Make no mistake about that."

Skip looked at Alex when she said that. Alex rolled his eyes.

Jade Chen dismissed Marilyn's comment and stood up, joining the boys at the pool table. "How did things go?"

Skip smiled, "Call the supermarket, chickie baby, 'cause we picked up some serious lettuce tonight, dig?"

Jade Chen smiled. Don't tell me she actually likes that Beatnik nonsense...