Wednesday Story Day – AKA – Hump Day

~ John W. Howell
Lucy
“If you are not Friday go away.”

It is Wednesday Story Day again, and the last time we were present when Andrew and Larry decided to talk to Louis rather than to confront the cartel boss Cortez. The question for Louis is, did the cartel stiff him on payments for the development of the non-invasive medical procedure. Another thing Larry and Andrew will want to know is why Louis didn’t mention the fact that he was being paid by Cortez. So let’s get back to Larry’s office and eavesdrop on the conversation.

“So Louis. We are glad you could come down to the station.”

“What is this all about, detective?”

“Excuse me, Louis. I didn’t ask if you would like a coffee.”

“No thank you. I’ve had mine today. You are now making me nervous.”

“Aw come on, Louis. There is nothing to be nervous about. We are all friends here.”

“Yeah, right. You two have something on your mind, and I would appreciate knowing what it is.”

“Louis?”

“Yes, Andrew.”

“We think you have been less than forthcoming with us.”

“What do you mean ‘forthcoming?”’

“What Andrew is trying to say, Louis is we found out that you were on Joachim Cortez’ payroll.”

“Yeah, detective. I thought I was on the payroll.”

“Tell us about it, Louis. Let’s not leave anything out this time.”

“You know what, detective? Anyone who even mentions Joachim’s name is in fear for his life.”

“I can understand your fear, but now is the time to come clean.”

“I don’t suppose it matters anymore. Okay, what do you want to know?”

“Did you get paid by Cortez?”

“Hell no. The bastard never sent the money.”

“Did you do the work?”

“I sure did. I delivered the system to him, and he said he would send a check.”

“A check from the cartel boss. That almost makes me laugh.”

“Well laugh on this. Cortez has one of the biggest medical device company by the throat.”

“What are you saying?”

“He controls a medical company.”

“How is that possible?”

“I have no idea but believe me I checked it out. When I called the company to verify his involvement, I got a person who vouched for him.”

“Do you remember the person’s name?”

“I wrote it down in my journal. I can get it.”

“Okay, so you believed he would send a check.”

“Yeah.”

“When you didn’t get paid did you call him?”

“Sure did.”

“What happened.”

“I was told to back off and that the check is in the mail.”

“It never arrived.”

“Right.”

“What did you do?”

“Nothing.”

“Why not?”

“You ever hear the saying about tugging on Superman’s cape.”

“I understand.”

 

74 thoughts on “Wednesday Story Day – AKA – Hump Day”

  6. John,

    This is so good and it’s getting better each week.

    I guess if a cartel boss’s check bounces, the recipient should probably think about bouncing as well.

    First Wednesday story of 2019, and it’s a keeper!

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        3. I swear, when I heard this at first, I thought it was an old black jazz singer… imagine my surprise when I found out it was a 23-year old white boy (at the time, that is).
          Enjoy… I have about 5-6 of his albums…

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  14. This was a great way to continue the story in the new year….
    Cheque is in the mail… poor bugger. I guess he knew deep down he was not getting paid when there was no talk of cash…

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