THE DAILY GRIND


Brett picks up a cloth and dabs at the drops of coffee you've spilled while she says,

"I'm not really in the swing of things anymore. Not that I ever was, mind you. But I once had an affair with Ryan Harrison. It was short-lived, but we've remained close friends since."

She leans closer and says in a hushed voice,

"I know for a fact that Ryan has done some serious investigating into the case and has uncovered something big. If you can find him, he might let you in on what he knows.

You ask Brett if she knows where Ryan is but she says she doesn't know.

"I'm sure Vicky knows where he is though."

"Do you know where I can find Vicky?"

Brett's nose wrinkles up.

"I have no interest in where that she-witch is. But if you find her, she'll probably ignore you, at the very least. Take my advice. Say the word _flatnose_ to her. It was my special name for Ryan. It'll be sure to get her undivided attention."

You scribble that word in your little black book and thank Brett for her trouble.

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