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Oct-28-2008 02:14


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“He’s just gone!”

“What do you mean gone?”

“I mean gone, detective, disappeared without a trace.”

“Barry Grant? Gone?”

“…”

“And what do you expect out of me?”

“What should I expect out of you?”

Nov-17-2008 11:28

your name?" Reese responds, "I'm Reese Withers" He thinks a bit, and says, Hmmm, sounds rather familiar" Reese smirked a bit, her attitude coming out a bit, and says, "Well, I imagine. It's not like this is my first time ever visiting this place" There was a slight pause, then she said, "You know what? I am very sorry for my rudeness. I am just really in need to find him, and I guess I am a bit uptight. Please, accept my apologies" She was very shocked of her politeness. She is never this way. He smiled, and said, "No offense taken. You are fine" She smiled, then said, "If you see him at all, would you tell him an old friend is looking for him?" He replied, "Do you want me to give a name?" She thought a bit, then said, "No.....just an old friend, will do" He nods, and responds with, "Will do", and continues on with this work.

She was too chicken to leave her name. She growled at herself, and walked out of the race track.

Deciding to go by his agency, she walked in the direction of its location.

After what seemed hours passing, she finally made it.

Looking at the agency, it still looked empty. Or at least quiet. Someone kept it looking neat though, since its been closed, she thought.

Walking up the steps, she started for the door handle, then stopped. What if it was unlocked?, she thought. What would she do? Would she walk in? Would she find Barry? She started to turn the handle, then quit, dropping her hand to her side.

As she turned, she noticed an old man working in his yard. Whether it be a business or home, she didn't know but, she decided to question him a bit. Excuse me, sir. I just have a quick question?", she said. The man stopped what he was doing, pulled off his gloves, wiped his brow, and said, "What can I do for you, young lady?" She smiled, trying Makensie's tactic, and says, "Have you noticed any movement here at this building as of late?"

Nov-17-2008 11:36

He looked over in the direction of where she was talking, and said, "You know, I haven't really noticed. I don't THINK there has been any movement but, I've been so busy with things lately, I could be mistaken. I'm sorry that i can't be of more help" She waved, and says, "You've been a help already. Thank you very much for your time" He nods, and goes on with his business.

She looks at the agency again, then on the top window. She thought she saw the curtain ruffle a bit, but, it was probably her eyes playing tricks on her. Besides, if Barry was there, wouldn't he come out to see her?, she thinks. Answering her thoughts, she says, "I doubt it"

She walks down the walk, feeling sad, and frustrated. "Barry, Barry, Barry....I wish I could talk to you, and tell you how sorry I am", she says. She let out a loud growl, which attracted a stare from the guy she just talked to. Waving, she walked on, determined more than ever to find him. No matter what it took.

Nov-17-2008 23:24


Clift had a sleepless London night that night. Torn between staying in London some more and doing some further investigations, leaving to Shanghai immediately the next morning… or just going back to New York and regrouping.

The Barry Grant case, no matter how important for his career as a detective, took up so much of his time and energy. Clift had not only unearthed Barry’s past, with it he seems to have resurrected several issues, characters and associated stories. He felt he needed some time to think of his own life and where it was going.

The investigation has been consuming, but there were two specific people Clift met that were consuming his thoughts aside from the investigation. They were two beautiful ladies to be precise. The first was Miss Makensie Brewer.

Mak was beautiful, sweet and trustworthy. Clift knew that his first friend’s loyalty would never be in doubt. However, he started having feelings more than those of friendship of late. He kept thinking of Mak’s skin and complexion. “Pure ivory” he thought. He pretty lips and soft features, dainty nose and smooth hair style. He shook his head.

The second woman came to mind, Miss Violet Parr… her dark beauty, beautiful smile, and intelligent eyes. However, Clift was informed by certain trusted sources that Miss Parr, though charming, had a tendency of flustering the men in her life, causing them to act in irrational ways. He stopped and thought, “She must be a female version of Barry. It all came together, she was polite, well-dressed and a central female figure for the men in her life and cases.”

Clift wondered whether Miss Parr and Mr. Grant had noticed the similarities in one another, or whether they have even discussed them.

Nov-17-2008 23:25


Clift felt sorry for the harsh way in which he left Violet earlier after all she had confided in him. He could not fully trust her though, the way he did Mak. Mak was an open book and she gave Clift nothing to fear, whereas Violet… Violet always gave the impression �"whether consciously or subconsciously- that she knew more than she was giving out.

“I should do something fun before leaving London.” He suddenly diverted his thought. “I should go watch a west end show!”

With that, Clift hugged his pillow, smiled, and went to sleep.

Nov-18-2008 11:54

Li Qin Gao, Barry Grant Associates' clerk, tried to help Barry up. Barry did not recognize her nor desired to be disturbed. He lashed out, "Hey! Let go! Who are you? Leave me alone. Did you take my hooch? You owe me $1.50. Where's Becky? What did you do to her? Take your hands off me!!"

Barry wrestled himself free of Li Qin's grip. He scrambled to his feet and fled deeper into the alley. Li Qin was in shock. "Mr. Barry! Please! It's your clerk, Li Qin Gao. Don't you remember me?" Li Qin took off after Barry not realizing the alley was getting narrower and darker.

Despite Barry's outward appearance, he still managed to outrun Li Qin. However, the darkness and his tipsiness left him less than sure footed. He stumbled and fell into a pile of garbage that had found a way out of the garbage cans. It was here that he passed out hitting his head on the way down.

Li Qin caught up to him and saw that she would need help in getting him back to Barry Grant Associates' Headquarters. Uselessly she said "Stay right there, I'm going to get help." She ran out of the alley and found the first flatfoot, quickly explained the situation, and let the officer to Barry.

"Lady, I think this guy needs a hospital...." he started to say.

"NO! It's just a bump. I need to get him back to his office. I can attend to him there." Li Qin argued a little more with the patrolman but she finally got her way. He helped her get Barry into a taxi where she joined him and gave the driver the address of BGA and told him, "Step on it!."

Nov-19-2008 18:40

Li Qin was under the impression that her persuasive powers got the taxi cab driver to help her get Barry into BGA Headquarters for no extra charge. In actuality, Barry had regained semi consciousness and started making a fuss about being in that taxi. He did not want to be there, he still didn't recognize Li Qin, and he tried to leave the cab while it was still moving.

It was all Li Qin could do to keep him from leaping out into the middle of traffic while traveling at 50km/hour. She managed to avoid a swing from Barry that was aimed at her face but to her advantage he was still a bit intoxicated so his aim was a little off.

After more ruckus like this in his back seat, the driver couldn't wait for this fare to be over. He was more than happy to get rid of them and by the time the trip ended, Barry had exhausted himself from the struggle, which made him pass out again thereby making it easier to get him inside BGA and onto the couch in his office.

Li Qin left Barry there to fetch the first aid kit. As she was leaving his office, she could hear him muttering over and over again: "Becky, oh Becky, why? Why?..."

Nov-19-2008 21:30

Reese was walking along, in the vicinity of Barry Grant's agency, when she said to herself, Come on, you big chicken. Just go check the door of the agency, and see if it is unlocked.

She sighed, as she looked up,noticing that she was standing right in front of BGA. Just standing there, she pulled her cigarettes out of her coat, and pulled one out. She put it to her mouth, and lit it up, taking a slow drag off it.

The man she had talked to a few days ago, smiles, and said, "Good day" She waved, not really paying attention to him. "Go on. Check the door", he said. Not really hearing him, she says, "Come again?" He smiled, and said, "Check the door this time"

To herself, she said, "Great. Even HE can tell that I'm a chicken" Taking a deep breath, she flipped her cigarette to the ground, and started up the walk to the agency. She couldn't believe how nervous she was, but, it wasn't like she was going to actually see Barry anyway.

She now was standing in front of the door just looking at it. As she took her right hand to open the door, it automatically opened. Her heart fell right to the floor, as she looked at a woman who seemed to be in a rush.

Reese jumped back, and said, "Damm....Excuse me, ummm, goodness....you scared me half to death. Wasn't expecting anyone here." The woman says, "Then why you standing in front of door?" Softly grinning, Reese says, "Well, I guess, I was hoping someone would be here. I'm sorry, who are you?" The woman gives her a suspicious look, saying, "I should be asking YOU that. Who might you be?" Reese extended her hand, and says, "I'm Reese Withers. I'm actually an old friend of Barry's. YOU are?" The woman didn't extend her hand out, she only said, "I am Li Qin, Barry's agency clerk. You said you are Barry's friend?" Reese nodded, saying, "Have you heard from him?" Li Qin chuckled a bit, saying, "Better yet. Li Qin see him. He is in his office, which reminds me. I need to get a first aid kit" Reese was speechless. She didn't know what to say, so all that came out was, "In of

Nov-19-2008 21:31

She didn't know what to say, so all that came out was, "In office?"

Li Qin was walking away, as Reese collected her thoughts, and says, "Can I see him?" She was hesitant, but said, "Well....I would rather you wouldn't now but I can tell that you won't take no for an answer so I will just warn you. He is not himself right now" Reese gives her a puzzled look, saying, "How so?" Li Qin stopped walking, and says, "He doesn't know who anyone is so, dont be surprised if he doesn't remember who you are" Li Qin said nothing more, and walked away.

Reese watched her for awhile, then turned toward the agency. She gathered some courage and walked inside the agency.

She wasn't sure where his office was, but, she assumed it was probably on the top floor, as most Director's offices were. Added privacy.

She slowly walks up the steps, until she came to the top floor. Hearing a voice say something about Becky, she turned in that direction, and continued walking until she was at the door. Barry's office.

Nov-19-2008 21:32

Not knowing whether to knock or just walk in, she chose to just walk in. Slowly opening the door, she walked in.

Silence now, was all that could be heard. She walked to his sitting room, and looked down toward the couch. Her heart caught, and she choked back a cry, as she said, "Barry?"

He quit moaning, and grew quiet. All she could do was stare at him. He looked nothing like the Barry she remembered when she left The Closers. He was ragged looking, had an unkept beard but, under it all, she could tell he was still very handsome. "My dear Barry! What happened to you?", she said to herself.

She leaned down to get a closer look, when all of a sudden, hands flew up, grabbing her, and knocking her to the floor.

She said, "Barry...please! You know me. I'm Reese! Reese Withers! We worked together at The Closers", as he tried swinging at her.. At that time, Li Qin came walking in, and froze. "Barry!", she said. Quickly walking over to us, she grabbed hold of Barry, until he calmed down.

"I'm so sorry, young lady. I told you he not self", Li Qin said. "It is ok. I understand", Reese replied.

Looking down at Barry, she found that he was looking at her. "Becky", he mumbled. Reese was broken hearted that he didnt know her, but she also knew, he must've gone through some bad things to not know her. She softly said, "No, Barry. I'm not Becky. I'm Reese. Dont you remember me? At all?" He looked at her, studying her, and something in his eyes sparked, but, when he tried to respond, he passed out. Cold.

Nov-19-2008 21:34

Li Qin looked at Reese with sympathy, and said, "I apologize....Ms..?" "Withers. Reese Withers", Reese said. "Yes, Reese....Im sorry for this. He will be better sometime soon. Maybe then you come back. Yes?", she said. Reese nodded slowly, suddenly feeling very sad, then said, "Li Qin, will you do me a favor?" She nods, saying, "Of course" "When he returns back to his old self, will you please have him contact me? I dont think I can ever come back. Not while he is in this condition. It breaks my heart to see him this way" Li Qin nods, replying with, "i do understand, Ms Withers. How can he contact you?"

Reese looks at him, and while doing so, says, "Tell him to go to his apartment. His sister is staying there for right now. She knows how to get ahold of me. Will you please do that? It is very important that you do this." Li Qin pats Reese's arm, and says, "No worry. I will do as you ask. You count on me" Reese smiles, gives Barry one last look, takes her hand, kisses her fingers, and places it on Barry's forehead. "Come back to us, my dearest", Reese said.

With that, she stepped out, and exited the agency. Standing still at the bottom of the steps, she broke down and cried. Cried for how she handled things so long ago. Cried for being able to see Barry for the first time in a long time...and cried for whatever put him in the condition that he is in now.

She didn't realize it until now but, she loved Barry Grant. Only, no one will ever, ever know that, not even him. She knows he probably doesn't feel that same way, even though he does really care about her. All she wants is to tell him how she's missed him, and how sorry she is for leaving like she did, and not saying anything. She will never tell him she loves him. Some things are just better left unsaid.