Jake Randolph in "The Eternal Night" Pt. 17

"Sounds like you're about to get a lot busier," I said with a frown.

She nodded. "Don't worry, Jake. I'll always have time for you, one of the little people," she said with a grin.

I smiled, "So, that's what this has to do with you, but what does this have to do with me?"

"Well," she said, dragging out the word. "I...have a confession to make, Jake."

I got a stern look, "Go on."

"I knew who you were. I mean...I knew you used to be a private detective."

"Then why the hell did you pretend like you didn't?"