Wednesday Story Day – AKA – Hump Day

~ John W. Howell
Twiggy and Lucy
“And so after a hard day at the couch, the canines decide that a proper Hump Day celebration is another nap.”
“Huh? Who said that, Lucy?”
“The narrator. Pay no attention Little One.”

It is Wednesday Story Day again, and last week, we witnessed the arrival of Lake Tahoe’s finest. Yes, once again, Larry and Andrew are under suspicion of breaking the law. Jerry Foster is standing around, waiting to see what will happen. I know the officer has returned from contacting his dispatch to check on Larry and Andrew’s background. Let’s get there to be witness to the good news or bad.

“Okay, detective. Looks like you are well known to the department here. I’ve been instructed to give you whatever assistance you need.”
“I appreciate that, officer … uh does your nametag say, Fife?”
“I’ve heard them all, detective, so don’t even go there.”
“Well, Andrew and I appreciate the offer, but we think we have this. We just need to get back to the Hyatt and ask Wentworth a few questions. Also, we need to take Jerry here with us.”
“Okay, detective. Have it your way, but from the looks of things, you are facing some pretty mean hombres. I would think you would welcome a little protection.”
“I think the best protection would be to find out who is behind this kind of mayhem.”
“Well, I think I have an idea although t is not my place to accuse those who I can’t prove are involved.”
“Can you give me a hint, and then I can follow up unofficially.”
“Yeah, I guess that would work. Chercher Cortez.”
“There’s that name again.”
“You’ve heard it before.”
“You bet. We have been cherching Cortez since the beginning of this stupid story.”
“He’s not hard to find. Just go into the Hyatt bar, and he’s got a regular table off to the right. He does all his business from there.”
“Much obliged officer Fife. We will keep that in mind. So, Andrew, you ready?”
“Well, Larry, we have a couple of loose ends to tie up before we walk into the lion’s den.”
“Remind me.”
“We need to get some information out of Jerry, here so that we can tie Mrs. Rafferty and her boyfriend to the killing of her husband.”
“Yeah, okay. Jerry, you willing to talk?”
“Yes, sir. I’ll tell you all I know.”
“Good. What else, Andrew?”
“We need to find out why Wentworth lied to us.”
“Yes. That is a good one.”
“I can tell you that.”
“Go ahead, Jerry.”
“He’s under Cortez’s thumb.”
“Excuse me, detective.”
“Yes, Officer, Fife.”
“If you three have no more need for us, we need to ask you to leave. The crime lab guys are headed this way, and we need to secure the scene.”
“Thank you, officer. We are on our way.”
“Hey, hold on you three.”
“Ah, Mr. Landlord. What can we do for you?”
“Who’s gonna pay for the frickin door?”
“I would guess Jerry’s rental insurance.”
“Excuse me, sir, but I asked you to leave the last time you got in the way. Unless you want a citation for interfering with a criminal investigation, I would suggest you go back to your apartment.”
“Thanks, Officer Fife. On behalf of the three of us.”

 

 

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

  3. Nice line about being after Cortez since the beginning of the “stupid story” LOL. Between that and Officer Fife this made for another fun entry while building the mystery.

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  5. “Barney” thumps the landlord, nice touch. This is all starting to make sense, except most of it. We know the players, but why? Maybe Wentworth will have some answers. Good to see there was no hassle from the local PD.

    Good episode, John. The two girls are pretty cute, but I think Twiggy Needs a bigger pillow.

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  10. The girls have it made.

    As for Andrew and Larry, not so much. We have full circled it back to Cortez, whose table at the Hyatt may as well have a hornets next attached to it. So of course, the boys will be sidling up to it in no time flat.

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      1. 🙂 Thanks, dear John! I appreciate that…Well…from the hi-tech point of view the photo shows the dogs who have gone online. Bow-wowbook is calling! Don’t wait them until Friday 🙂

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  15. Absolutely adore the photo of the pups (and your comments)! They help me manage the intensity of the story. Well done, John, on both fronts. 😀

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  17. Well, that went much better than I had imagined. But really? Officer Fife? Only us older folks will get that one, John. 🙂 Another great segment. But, I have to tell you that I’m missing Gloria. 🙂

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  18. When I read “Fife” I burst out laughing! I liked how you put out the reminders of the key players. This is exciting. Off to Cortez! Why am I worried things might not go smoothly…

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  19. Once again, I’m late to the party. Something keeps taking up all my ‘spare’ time. That said … I loved the officer’s name, and was wondering if the department makes him keep his single bullet in his pocket. Thanks, John … I do love this series!

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