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become very complicated.
    Samantha’s phone rang as she stepped inside. She answered it with a tired greeting.
    “Eddy, what’s up?”
    “Did you find Jo?”
    “Yes, I did. She was in Roger’s house.”
    “Clem’s house. Is she crazy? What was she doing in there?” Eddy’s voice fluctuated with frustration.
    “Jo can handle herself quite well you know, Eddy. But I did talk to her. I told her what you found out, and she asked me to look into Clem’s partner, Tony, to see if he is still in prison.”
    “We’re getting into a dangerous position here. Walt told me about the man Jo met with. Bucky is a powerful and well-known criminal. If he thinks we’re crossing him we could face some serious consequences.”
    “I think we need to let Jo take the lead on this one. She has the experience.”
    “Experience? Of being a criminal? I’m not sure that’s the best idea.”
    “I don’t think you have a choice here, Eddy.” Samantha flopped down on the couch and closed her eyes.
    “Excuse me?”
    “You’re not in charge here. Yes, Jo has a criminal past. You have a past of being a grumpy and aggressive officer of the law…”
    “No one could ever prove that.”
    “I have a past of getting myself into reckless positions and trying to save murderers from well-deserved prison sentences. Walt, I imagine, has some kind of questionable past, too. The point is, we all draw on those pasts in order to contribute our skills. So, Jo is contributing her knowledge. She feels that if Tony is out, which I think is possible, he may be on the hunt for Roger.”
    “If Tony got his hands on that necklace, he’s long gone.”
    “You’re probably right. But I’m going to look into it.”
    “All right.” Eddy hung up before she could say another word. She rolled her eyes and nestled down on the couch. No matter how sleepy she was, she had a few phone calls to make. As she dialed the number to one of her contacts she felt a familiar thrill.
    It was always fun to investigate.
    “Hi Samantha, it’s been a while since I’ve heard from you.”
    “Hi Tasha, I was wondering if you could get me some information on a prisoner.”
    “I’m fine thanks, and you?”
    “I’m sorry. I was in a rush. How are you, Tasha?”
    “Everything is good. What’s the name?”
    “Tony Farie. Can you tell me if he’s been paroled or released?”
    “It’s going to take me some time to find out since it’s near the close of business. Can I call you tomorrow with the information?”
    “The sooner the better. I appreciate your help.”
    “I’ll see what I can do.”
    Samantha hung up the phone and yawned again. She found she got more tired out lately. She made a mental note to schedule a check-up.
    A few hours later Samantha woke to knocking on her front door. She blinked away sleep and sat up. Her back was stiff from napping on the couch. Her curtains were still up on the windows, it was dark outside. The knocking came again. She pushed herself to her feet and walked towards the door. When she reached it, she paused. Who would be knocking so late?
    “Who’s there?”
    “It’s me, Jo.”
    Samantha opened the door for her friend. She found Jo dressed in skintight black clothes.
    “What are you up to in that outfit?” Samantha swept her gaze up and down then looked at Jo’s face.
    “I’m going to Roger’s place tonight to check it out.”
    “You mean break in?” Samantha titled her head to the side. “Do you think it’s a good idea?”
    “It’s not like I haven’t broken in anywhere before.”
    “I know that, but this time it’s different.”
    “How?”
    “How easy do you think it is to break into a thief’s house?”
    The question triggered a slew of concerns in Jo’s mind. Samantha had a good point. If Roger was who she thought he was he had pulled off an amazing heist.
    “I’m prepared.”
    “What are you looking for exactly?” Samantha asked.
    “I want to be sure that the necklace isn’t in there. I also want