Jake Randolph: Origins Pt. 27

I waited while the wheels were turning in her mind, weighing all the possibilities. That was the next thing I learned about detective work: don't push too hard. I had to wait until she made up her own mind.

She looked at me, "So, what's Todd doing now?"

"He's running the family real estate business. His dad had a stroke and had to retire."

She started looking around her meager apartment, realizing that rekindling her romance with Todd would definitely be a step up in the world.

"Would you like Todd's number?" I asked.

She thought about it a moment...