Jake Randolph: Origins Pt. 220

"That should give me a couple of weeks to get this sorted out before your daughter gets married, Sharkey."

"I don't want you to push yourself, Randolph," he said, sounding like a coach trying to protect an injured star quarterback.

"I'll be fine, Sharkey. Just make sure that your men keep you safe until I can get to the bottom of this."

"That's what I pay them for," he said as he opened the door. "I'll see you soon, son."

I smiled as he left the room.

Rebecca came over and climbed into bed with me, snuggling up beside me...