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I get s over our drinks She passes a whiskey on the rocks to Callum, a vodka cranberry to me

“Hey!” she says, “I haven’t seen you in forever”

“I know!” I grin up at her “It’s been crazy”

“So I heard,” Jada says, casting a significant glance in Callum’s direction Jada has dyed-black hair, a s, and plum-colored lips Her father used to work for mine, until he was sent to prison for unrelated mischief Specifically, he tried to scareat until he accidentally ice in a rohich kinda tipped them off

“Did you see the show?” Jada asks me

“Yes! Francie’s the best” I lean a little closer, keeping my voice low so it’s covered by the ster?”

“I don’t know, “ Jada says, picking up an e it down on her tray She’s notmy eyes anymore

“Coht”

“They ht be,” she says noncommittally

“Does he come in here to see her?” I ask

“No,” Jada says “Not that I’ve seen”

She obviously doesn’t like this line of questioning But I don’t want to drop it just yet

Callu a folded bill into Jada’s palm

“Where does she live?” he says

Jada hesitates She sneaks a glance down at her palm to see the denomination