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Requiem For A Stripper #196

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"Yeah," I said, "I can fill in the blanks. What's the second one?"

"The second was from a Horace Busby. He said he really needed to speak with you. His number is..."

"I've got his number. What's the third message?"

"It's from Jim Harrigan, left only a few minutes ago. It just said Found another one, call me. Do you have his number?"

I nodded, which was a waste of time because she couldn't see it.

"Yeah, I do. Thanks, Lorraine," I said and hung up. I didn't have any time for the flirty banter I usually shared with her...

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    Neville Hunt 9 months ago

    A proper philanderer would make time for flirty banter Jake! Get your priorities sorted why doncha!

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    Christopher 9 months ago

    He's probably tired! I just figured the timeline out. Jen Ann hired him on Friday morning and this drabble is about noon on Sunday. So this entire story so far, including all of Jake's dalliances with the ladies, has taken place over the course of two days!

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    Neville Hunt 9 months ago

    He must be exhausted (and sore!).

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