They Call Me Red
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16 May 2013
Today the park was cool and breezy. I had two books for Wolf, one by Ken Follett, Winter of the World and one by Dick Francis, Comeback. From reading the back covers they seemed like the type of shoot-em-up stories that he would enjoy. Shakes was seated on the curb, lying back into the bushes, sound asleep.
Jacques said to me, “I don’t think you’ll see Joy today. She hasn’t been panning for the past few days. Today is the day that Jake gets out of prison.”
I said, “I wonder how that’s going to work out. She already has broken ribs. Jake may be upset that it was her testimony that sent him to Milhaven. Also, he’s going to be upset with Andre, who will be no match for him.”
Jacques said, “I talked to Mariah, she said that Joy hasn’t been home. She did mention going to Chuck’s place for some moose steaks. Maybe she stayed over there. Maybe she went to visit Outcast. I hope not, he’s not good people.”
Wolf added, “Yeah, what’s the point of going to his place if, ten minutes later, he throws you out.”
Shakes woke up, “Hello Dennis, I was just having a little cat nap. The bloodsuckers were after me this morning.”
“What do you mean the bloodsuckers were after you? Do you mean the police?”
“No, at my doctor’s, they took a whole lot of blood out of me. My arm is still sore.”
“Is Tommy still staying at your place?”
“Yeah, he’s still there.”
“I bet he likes to clean and tidy things. Am I right?”
“Yeah, he likes to tidy things.”
Wolf motioned me over. “I want to tell you something in confidence.” I moved closer. “I went to my legal aid worker this morning. She’s really a nice person… You remember, when I was charged for treating Shaggy too rough. Well, that’s going to court soon. Anyway, what I wanted to tell you was, she said to me, ‘Wolf, you don’t have to wait until you have legal problems to visit me. You can come anytime, even if you just want to talk.’ I wanted to share that with you. I thought it was really nice of her.
“You know, I just found out today about Weasel’s death and his funeral; Jacques went. The place was packed. I couldn’t go anyway, I was too drunk. If I’d walked all the way here, then walked to the funeral parlor, I wouldn’t have had enough energy to walk home. I would have ended up sleeping at ‘the heater’, then I would have had the police to deal with.
“Little Jake went. He was drunk and caused a big scene. Stella was there, she brought this new purple leash for Shaggy. That was nice. Anyway, I’ve finished with you. Thanks for bringing me the books. I really appreciate it. I mean it. Now, go!”
It was time for me to leave for work, so I shook hands with Wolf, Serge, Jacques and Shakes. When I approached Raven I said, “You’re looking really nice today. You’re beautiful.”
“Thanks, Dennis.”
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