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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-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.

Nov-19-2008 21:35

Reese wasn't used to feeling this vulnerable. She was a very strong, tough woman, but, when it came to Barry Grant, she was a blubbering mess.

Walking out onto the sidewalk, she slowly strolled along, excited that Barry was back, nervous about when they actually get to talk, and sad for the condition he was in right now.

Nov-21-2008 14:49

At this time, it was very late. Although, some might say very early in the morning. Li Qin fell asleep after attending to Barry's head injury. It was an uncomfortable sleep because she chose Barry's desk chair since the coach was occupied by Barry who was also sleeping.

This sleep was not restful for him either. He kept dreaming about the events leading up to his current state and it was as disturbing now as it was over a year ago. He kept mumbling the same things: "Becky, why?" and "No, please don't." and variations of those.

Eventually, Barry woke up. He did not recognize where he was despite him being a lot more sober. He still didn't know who he was or who the sleeping woman was at the desk. But he recognized he was in an office and his detective instincts took over. When he rose from the coach, his head wound started to pound and he instantly felt the need for some booze. He looked over at the desk and not realizing that deep down he knew the place, went directly to the bottom left drawer to get the bottle he was certain was there. It was only half empty but that suited him fine.

Barry took the bottle carefully and turned to leave the office. He paused only momentarily when he detected the scent of peaches. Shaking that off, he silently left the office, headed down to the first floor, took a swig from the bottle, and then went out the front door. He knew he had to find something or someone but not knowing what or who he started down the road in the direction of the heart of the city.

Nov-21-2008 22:58

Yoyo stood in front of Barry Grant Associates. It had been a long time since he had stood there. The agency's shadow over whelmed him. Recent events pushed him to come there, it only felt right. Yoyo slowly walked up to the door and opened it. It creaked loudly into an eerie silence. He walked around, reliving his memories at BGA. All seemed normal, Yoyo was surprised to find though that from underneath the door to Barry's office light flooded out.

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