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Once out of earshot, I fill Jack in on what I learned about Donnelly

“Shit,” Jack breathes “All of his money?”

“I’ for ht happen, and Donnelly doesn’t have ive, but he’s found creative ways to earn cash before Some orse than others

It’s a mess Especially because he won’t ask for help He’ll reject it no matter how many times it’s offered

Darkness blankets over the carnival, colorful lights flashing brighter and the upbeatlouder I quickly study Jack’s face He’s quieter than nor to do with his shoot with Luna He usually gets like this after an eh his head what he heard

He carries a lot of other people’s secrets I never pressure him for them, but there have been times he’s volunteered some up just to me Sometimes that makes him feel better Other times, I think it’s easier for hi as how I’ve protected plenty of Charlie’s secrets, I can understand and respect that

“Your brother is doing a good job tonight, Highland If you need a second before you start working—”

“Yeah,” he says into a slow nod “Yeah, I ht need that”

I reach down and take his hand, squeezing tight My attention trains back to Charlie, but my client is now on the move I see him leave the carousel, and Gabe is about half a minute late on comms

“Gabe to Oscar, Charlie’s headed towards the teacups”

Fuck, another spin ride I’d think Charlie was doing this on purpose, but 90 of the rides look like I’d hurl on them

I click my mic “Copy I’m on my way” I step one foot in that direction, before I stop cold

Quinn—, determined strides Luna is nowhere near hi happened to her

Jack squeezes my hand now

“Quinn—” I start

My brother must see the concern flash acrossblow your shit, Luna has a te boy passes us, who heard hi ht off” He stuffs his hands in his pants pockets, thumbs out “Can we talk?”