Jake Randolph in "The Eternal Night" Pt. 29

I got my pistol out and cleaned it while she was showering. I didn't even remember the last time I'd taken it out of the drawer. Yes, I did. About seven months before that. I shot at a possum who kept nosing around my trash cans. He must've gotten the message because he stopped darkening my doorstep.

I was hoping I wouldn't have to use it but I figured Brick Mason deserved the whole experience. Maybe I could find a stray possum to take some pot shots at while Brick was with me.

Roxie emerged from the bathroom looking fabulous...