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He snorted “Shit ton of theroups to coot another job, and he’s been keeping his nose clean, having more kids, every time I check on him”

I narrowedthat you’ve kept an eye on him on purpose?”

“Because I offered his two eldest kids a job the moment I was out and able to do so They both work at the strip club in Kilgore that Lynn owns,” he explained “He’s a good guy All of his kids are, too”

“These kids you offered jobs Were they girl kids or boy kids?” I wondered

He burst out laughing “Both big, strapping boys Boys that can protect the girls that work there They keep the place in line now that I’ it in as much as I used to”

“Why aren’t you?” I asked curiously

At this point he was leading us up the stairs to the rental

Before he answered, he walked inside, pointed to a spot on the floor, and said, “Stay there I’ll be back”

I stayed, wondering what he would do if I’d moved

I decided to try that particular move when it wasn’t my life that was on the line

When he got back a few minutes later he answered with, “I’al work that I try to keep out of the legal establishments”

I tilted al work?”

He looked at htfully for a few seconds “Your dad is a cop”

My brows rose “Yeah”

“Your brothers are cops,” he continued