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Investigating the Elusive Barry Grant
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Clift Garrett
Clift Garrett
Thespian

Oct-28-2008 02:14


...

“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?”


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Reese Withers
Reese Withers
Well-Connected

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.

Barry Grant
Barry Grant
Old Shoe

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.

yoyofoshow
yoyofoshow
Old Shoe

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.

yoyofoshow
yoyofoshow
Old Shoe

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Old Shoe

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Reese Withers
Reese Withers
Well-Connected

Nov-21-2008 23:15

Reese was walking along, heading to Barry's apartment to see his sister Betty, when he saw a guy who looked like a bum. As she got a better look, she realized it was Barry.

She walked toward him, and thinking this was the same Barry she once knew, she said, "Barry? You really shouldn't be out walking around. You need rest" He looks at her, not even knowing who she was, saying, "WHO are you? I don't know you. Mind your own business" Reese felt like someone just slapped her in the face. Barry never talked like this to anyone. He always was respectful, and had manners, but whatever he was going through now, totally changed him.

Her instinct was to react how she always reacted to attitudes like this, but, she held back, knowing that Barry wasn't himself right now. This wasn't really him right now, so to speak.

Ignoring his comment, she says, "Barry, I know you don't realize this right now, but, I am a very good friend of yours. Someone you can trust" In an angry voice, he yelled, "Get away from me! I do not know you", and he turned and walked away. As he did so, the scent of peaches came to him again, which was a familiar smell, but, he couldn't place it right now.

Reese wanted to go after him, and shake some sense into him, but she knew it would do no good right now. Barry has to find his own way back, and in time, she knows he will.

She turned, and continued onto see his sister.



Barry Grant
Barry Grant
Old Shoe

Nov-22-2008 23:20

On his way to a place he did not know, an Imperial Dual Cowl Phaeton pulled up beside Barry and two big goons jumped out. One of them clobbered Barry over the head with a slapjack and the other caught him as he fell unconscious. The two men dragged Barry into the back seat and promptly bound his hands and feet.

To the sound of screeching tires, the car vanished into the night.

yoyofoshow
yoyofoshow
Old Shoe

Nov-23-2008 06:46

As he opened the door slowly yoyo saw BGA's clerk sleeping in the director's chair through the crack between the door and the door frame. Yoyo walked to him and woke him up. 'Mornin', I don't think that's your chair'
'Where's Barry?!' the clerk interrupted
'Scuse me?'
'He was here-'
'What!?' yoyo said in surprise.
'He's not himself'
'Stay here, I'll find him'

In the back of his mind yoyo just thought 'You're still alive Barry, you old dog you'. With that yoyo ran out into the light filled nightlife of Shanghai's underground.

yoyofoshow
yoyofoshow
Old Shoe

Nov-24-2008 07:11

Yoyo walked into the lobby of Barry's apartment building. The door man watched yoyo uneasily. The lobby was quiet and empty except for one woman: Reese Withers. 'Reese!' yoyo exclaimed. 'I haven't seen you in years!' Reese was head officer at Closers when yoyo was a simple rookie but had to leave to take care of her aunt soon after his joining the agency. 'You probably don't remember me' yoyo said 'I was a rookie under your command way back at the beginning of my career'. Reese looked perplexed but yoyo wasn't sure if it was him or something else. 'Um I have to go now, I need to find my friend Barry Grant'
'Barry Grant?!' Reese said.
'Yeah you know him?'
'A lot has changed with him since you last saw him' yoyo looked perplexed 'I'll fill you in' Reese said. Reese told yoyo about her latest run in with the infamous man known as Barry Grant while yoyo listened in shock.

Reese Withers
Reese Withers
Well-Connected

Nov-24-2008 09:23

After Reese finished telling Yoyo about her run in with Barry, and how he didn't even know who she was or who anyone was, he looked stunned.

"I can't believe what I am hearing. What could possibly have happened to that poor man, for him to be like that?", Yoyo asked. "I don't know, Yo", Reese said.

Yoyo asked, "Why are you coming here, then, if Barry doesn't know who you are?" Reese grinned slightly, then said, "Always being the curious detective, I see" He grins, chuckles, then says, "Sorry. It isn't my business really, why you are here" Reese, who was always the blunt one, said, "Yes, you are right there, but, it isn't a big deal why I'm here. His sister is staying at his apartment and I've been visiting with her"

He nods, and as he begins to say something, they both here the sound of screeching tires. They both look out the glass door, to see a speeding car going down the road.

"What do you suppose happened there?", Yoyo said. Reese said, "I don't know but it doesn't sound good. You head on out there, and see if there were witnessess as to what happened. It was probably just some punks goofing off, but, doesn't hurt to ask anyway. I really must talk to his sister" Yoyo nods, and heads out.

Reese stopped, turned, and said, "Yoyo?" He looks over his shoulder, and says, "Yes?" "It's great seeing you. You sure have come a long way since I last seen you" He grins, saying, "Glad to see you too, Reese", and he walks out, looking to see if anyone saw the speeding car.

Reese headed to Barry's apartment, not getting a good feeling about this vehicle that just sped by.



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