Chapter 38: Grateful To Each Other

Of course I could not say any of that out loud. "I… I didn't say you wouldn't let her go. I'm just asking… when?" I asked, acting like I was outmatched. We both had guns. Unless someone landed a clean headshot, either side could still turn the tables, so Bernard did not dare make a reckless move. "Put your gun down, then we'll talk," Bernard said. I shook my head. "Your buddy won't last long. You're on the clock, make a call. There's plenty of money on Maggie's card." Maggie nodded right...