Wednesday Story Day – AKA – Hump Day

~ John W. Howell
“What are you waiting for Little One?”
“Lucy was going to help me find Friday.”
“I’m sure she’ll be right here.”
“Of course at 100 degrees maybe we will wait for Friday to find us.”

 

It is Wednesday Story Day again, and last week, we witnessed the arrest of Lazar Popović and his gang for the possession of illegal drugs. Popovic and his cronies are to be transported by vans to the lockup. Larry, Andrew, and the lieutenant will start their interrogation there and left in separate cars. I see our heroes are back at the headquarters. Let’s go and join them.

“So, lieutenant, we have enough evidence.”

“It would appear that way.”

“You are going hold them and then contact the District attorney?”

“I want to find out where they are getting these drugs for distribution.”

“You think Lazar will tell you?”

“I strongly suspect our old friend Nikola Stanković has something to do with this whole thing.”

“I guess him putting the finger on Popović looks a little suspect.”

“I’m sure Popović would like to know how we just happened to stop into his distribution center.”

“There is no honor among thieves, so if you hint that Stanković ratted him out, he may turn on him as well.”

“I’m not sure how credible Popović would be as a witness, but I guess it wouldn’t hurt to probe him a little.”

“While at it, I wonder if you could ask some questions about a case we are working on.”

“Like what?”

“We are running down a cold case on a guy named Sandusky, and we know that Popović’s sister was married to him. We would like to know anything he knows about Sandusky or Janet and Alexis Rafferty.  It would be nice to know if he has heard of Ned Dixon, a friend of Mrs. Rafferty.”

“Hold on. I think you ought to be in the interrogation with me. I can’t remember all those names. Besides, all I’m looking for is a big drug bust. I have no interest in your case.”

“If we have found the guy who has been putting out contracts on Andrew and me, I think we have also found the guy who knows how and why Sandusky died.”

“Well, then, I think we are going to in a position to approach this interrogation very carefully. Hold on, let me catch this call. Uh-huh. Yeah, bring him to my office. It looks like Lazar’s lawyer is here. You might as well sit in on our discussion. Yes, come in have a seat.”

“Lieutenant, I don’t intend to sit and chew the fat. I want my client released immediately.”

“Well, councilor. Nice to meet you too. Your client is charged with felony drug possession, and he is going nowhere until the bail hearing.”

“Okay, I get that. I do not want you talking to him without me being present. Is that clear?”

“Of course. That is his right. It would be helpful if I could have your name and number.”

“Here is my card. I want to see my client now.”

“You can see him uh Mr. Stannis, just as soon as we get him processed into the facility.”

“How long will that take?”

“He is just arriving now. I would say no more than an hour or so.”

“Is there a place I can wait?”

“Certainly, sir. We have a break room that you are more than welcome to use.”

“I appreciate that.”

“No problem. I’ll have an officer take you there. Once Mr. Popović is in a cell, I will come to get you.”

“Thank you.”

 

 

 

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

  10. Another great dialogue. With a lawyer involved, though, I’m pessimistic about the happy ending I was hoping for. 😀

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  11. Cue the lawyers. Very realistic. Am I wrong in thinking we’re more than halfway toward the end now, or should I look for a few more twists? Twiggy has what looks like a nice cool spot for thinking!

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    1. Yeah we might be more than halfway. Of course being a serial it may go on for another twenty years. Oh wait. That would make me 99. Not sure I can make it that far. Thanks, Debbie.

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  13. I have a feeling the lawyer isn’t going to like all these questions, but I hope some answers make their way out:)

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  14. “If we have found the guy who has been putting out contracts on Andrew and me, I think we have also found the guy who knows how and why Sandusky died.” Oooh that’s so exciting!
    Great episode, John. Hugs on the wing.

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