Jake Randolph in "Bourbon On The Rocks" Pt. 35

She stood there frozen, like a deer caught in the headlights of an oncoming car. I think her mind was trying to process all the possibilities. I figured I'd save her some brain work.

"Look, I'm not going to hurt you, ma'am. I just want to ask you a few questions."

She shook her head, "I can't...I can't be seen talking to you."

I nodded, "Then perhaps we should go inside."

She looked apprehensive, but agreed to have me come up to her apartment. I was quite sure she had a gun up there or she wouldn't be so obliging...