Purely Business (Part 5) (769 hits)
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Submitted by spedmonkey <spedmonkey.at.gmail.com> (View user info) at 2005-07-13 15:12:35 EDT
Part 1: http://www.ubersite.com/m/68467
Part 2: http://www.ubersite.com/m/68945
Part 3: http://www.ubersite.com/m/69010
Part 4: http://www.ubersite.com/m/69078
The driver's licenses of three ex-cons lay on his desk on top of the autopsy reports. Frankell rubbed his temples and sighed as he stared at the information. Three former counterfeiters who had disappeared years ago, all killed by bullets in the head, according to Dr. Jeremy Ward, Chief Medical Examiner of Dominus City. Why did all three literally resurface now, not months after the biggest counterfeiting ring in state history had been broken up?
Frankell looked up at the ceiling and shook his head. The answer was out there, but for the life of him, he just couldn't grasp it. Something about this just didn't make sense. And who was the anonymous caller who had tipped him off about this? He was the key to this.
His reverie was interrupted by the harsh ring of his desk phone. He shook his head and picked up the receiver. "Lieutenant Frankell, counterfeiting division," he said.
"Hello again, Mr. Frankell," said a familiar voice.
Frankell's eyes lit up with excitement, and he leaned forward to press the recorder built into his phone. "Well, well, well," he said, trying to keep his voice even. "I assume you know we found the bodies, right?"
"But of course, Lieutenant. I would have been sorely disappointed if you didn't."
"Thanks for the info, by the way. Mind telling me who I have the pleasure of thanking?"
"Yes, Mr. Frankell. I do mind. But my boss would like to meet you at some point, about matters of mutual profit."
Frankell sank slowly back into his chair. He hadn't heard that phrase since working the Gregory case.
"Mr. Frankell? Are you there?" asked the caller.
"Yeah, yeah, sorry."
"Would you be adverse to such a meeting?"
Frankell paused for a second, then quickly made a decision. "How much mutual profit are we discussing here?"
"Enough that we were perfectly willing to kill three men to protect it."
"OK, you got my attention. When?"
"The sooner, the better. Tonight, if possible."
"I can do that. Where and when?"
"Come back to the dock where you found the bodies, say, 8:00."
"Consider it done."
"Come alone, Mr. Frankell. It will be a pleasure meeting you."
Frankell hung up, then glanced at his watch. Nearly 5:00. Three hours to make some quick preparations.
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At ten minutes past 8, Frankell left his car and strode nervously toward the docks. He glanced around as he walked out toward the pier. The fog made the night seem eerily macabre, as visibility was quite low.
Then he was blinded as a flashlight was shone directly into his eyes. "Hello, George," said its holder.
Frankell laughed warily, as he squinted into the light. "Well, well, well. I never would have expected you to be mixed up in this dreadful business, Tom."
"Yeah, well, I never would have expected you to fuck me over like that."
"Hey, I told you, that was purely business. You know I always liked you."
Mephisto sighed and lowered the light. "Yeah, yeah. I know. No hard feelings." He extended his hand.
Frankell shook it. "So how you been, buddy?" he asked.
"Busy. I set up a new organization with Gregory's old henchmen." He gestured behind him, and Valinas stepped out of the darkness. "Have you met Juan Valinas? He's my partner in this little venture."
Frankell offered his hand. Valinas reluctantly took it, then withdrew. His mouth didn't open.
"So, anyway," Mephisto continued, "we could always use some protection. I assume you aren't completely out of the business, right?"
"I was, but you know that can change for the right price."
"We're making thirty thousand a week. How's 10% grab you?"
"Done." The two men shook hands again. "The usual stipulations?"
"Of course."
"Oh yeah, that reminds me," said Frankell. "Can I meet the gopher you had calling me?"
"He's not here," said Valinas, roughly. "You'll meet him later."
"OK, OK, take it easy," said Frankell. "I just want to make one thing clear: no more anonymous calls to the station. It tends to make people suspicious when I take anonymous calls a lot, you know?"
Mephisto nodded. "OK, so we'll use a fake name, just like in the old days."
"Sure. Pick one."
Mephisto thought for a second. "All right. Something normal-sounding. How's Ben Arnold sound?"
"Sounds good to me." Frankell checked his watch. "It's getting kind of late. Anything else? Or can I get home? My wife's waiting for me."
"Sure. We'll be in touch."
Frankell nodded, then turned on his heel and walked back along the pier. Mephisto glanced at Valinas, who raised an eyebrow. Mephisto shrugged, then the turned and followed Frankell down the pier toward the light.
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Submitted by minimumdino (user info) at 2006-01-11 14:05:47 EST (#)
Ranking: -2
i think you should eat your business after u finish in the morning
Submitted by minimumdino (user info) at 2006-01-10 18:47:52 EST (#)
Ranking: -2
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Submitted by stevie_says (user info) at 2005-07-27 01:05:25 EDT (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by Eternal_Dragon (user info) at 2005-07-27 00:53:00 EDT (#)
Ranking: -2
poop
Submitted by spedmonkey (user info) at 2005-07-14 12:16:26 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
Submitted by youarsoghey (user info) at 2005-07-13 15:30:59 (#)
Ranking: 2
I haven't read the others. I don't know the story. I'm giving it a +2 anyway to piss off those "OOBER 1337 ALWAYZ GIVE OUT +2s TO EVERY1!!"
If I'm going to be accused and convicted of something by the newbie court, I might as well commit the crime. Dumbasses.
On second thought, do those guys even still exist? The ones who complain about the "Uber elite?" I haven't been on Ubersite for a while.
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Did I just get called an Uber elite? I'm tickled pink. Or maybe I didn't, and I'm just naturally pink cuz I'm ghey. Oh well.
Submitted by doctorj24 (user info) at 2005-07-13 22:54:20 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I wuv it!
But for some reason I feel like this didn't have enough content. Meh. It's just me. +2age!
Submitted by comicbookguy (user info) at 2005-07-13 16:14:17 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
No Comment
Submitted by sg11588 (user info) at 2005-07-13 15:42:25 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
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Submitted by DonkeyOnTheEdge (user info) at 2005-07-13 15:37:47 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
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Submitted by spedmonkey (user info) at 2005-07-13 15:34:12 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
No, they just bitch about everything else now.
Submitted by youarsoghey (user info) at 2005-07-13 15:30:59 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I haven't read the others. I don't know the story. I'm giving it a +2 anyway to piss off those "OOBER 1337 ALWAYZ GIVE OUT +2s TO EVERY1!!"
If I'm going to be accused and convicted of something by the newbie court, I might as well commit the crime. Dumbasses.
On second thought, do those guys even still exist? The ones who complain about the "Uber elite?" I haven't been on Ubersite for a while.