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Tiki Moon #141

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Kip shook his head, "Nobody thinks you killed her, Jake. But, from what Jim has said, you are prone to keeping a tight lip when it comes to things that might aid the L.A.P.D. in certain investigations. At least when they involve your clients. And that, Jake Randolph, private detective, is a crime."

"Well, gentlemen, thanks for stopping by and accusing me of every crime since Lincoln's assassination," I said acerbically. "But you need to leave. The Purple Gang are on their way over and we're discussing plans to knock over Fort Knox."

Harrigan and Kip marched out the door...

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    Christopher almost 5 years ago

    I have to admit this whole exchange seems irrational and I almost deleted it and started over, but sometimes people act that way. I've seen people overreact and wondered why the hell they were acting that way. So, I decided to leave it.

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    Neville Hunt almost 5 years ago

    It’s cool as it is Christopher... or rather hot actually, hot-headed all round. But it rings true for the time in question. Keep it coming!

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    Christopher almost 5 years ago

    Thanks, Neville. I appreciate the support.

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    Neville Hunt almost 5 years ago

    You’re welcome.

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    Jamie Clapperton almost 5 years ago

    Jakes' lucky their not taking him with them :)))

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    Christopher almost 5 years ago

    True, Jamie.

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    Jamie Clapperton almost 5 years ago

    Agree. Guess you wouldn't three such people to be 'Stable.' Case of' Reads better than it lives,'....

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    Jamie Clapperton almost 5 years ago

    sorry, wouldn't *Expect* three such people to be stable , meant to say.

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    Christopher almost 5 years ago

    Thanks, guys. I was unsure about this passage so I appreciate the support.

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