Chapter 104

I got a call from Kimberly, the erstwhile stripper I'd given a ten thousand dollar check to, on Friday after sending Linda home.

"Brick, this is Kimberly, do you remember me?"

"I certainly do. Your boyfriend was Darren and you hoped to get an apartment together. What's up?"

"I just wanted to let you know I've started school. I'm going to become a legal assistant."

"Really, that's wonderful news. Do you need more money?"

"No. I've only used about half so far. We got an apartment and moved in together. I'm really happy, and I wanted to thank you for all of your help."

"You're most entirely welcome. I want you to take down this phone number, do you have something to write with?"

"Just a sec," she said, then momentarily said, "I've got it."

I gave her Roxanne's number. "This number belongs to a woman who ru