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and refused to show up for mandatory workouts. Thus,
he never saw the field in his rookie year.
The team who drafted him eventually released him and he went
on a childish tirade all over social media, becoming a pariah in the league.
After the heat died down and he realized he could no longer act like a child in
the world of grown-ups, he showed up at my office.
His first visit came just after the Super Bowl this year and
he began requesting my services. He said he thought I could help him, since I
was the only agent to walk away from him over a year ago. I considered his
proposal and even talked it though with Jeremy. We ultimately decided it would
not be a good idea to take him on.
After a week, I politely turned Micah down. He continued to
plead with me. He told me I was his only shot at making it back. That is
probably because every other agent in the business blacklisted the kid. I will
say he seemed a bit more grounded and I did feel a bit bad for him. I guess
that is what happens when you realize that you are not the greatest gift the
game ever received, but instead lucky to be playing it at all.
Over the next few weeks, Micah hung around and continued to
beg me to take him on. I saw him at work and even on the beach a time or two. I
chalked it up to his desperation and never thought much about it until now. The
last time I remember seeing him was a day or two before I met Austin. However,
I don't remember seeing him in all the time Austin and I have known each other.
Of course this means nothing really; Micah could have just given up his cause
and gone home for all I know.
I run my hands through my hair, exasperated. I cannot
believe this is only occurring to me now. How could I have been so blind? Well,
I know how I was blinded. One word: Austin.
The door to the waiting room opens with its telltale squeak.
I practically jump out of my chair to meet the incoming person. When I notice
it is Bode returning for his shift at J’s side, my lack of enthusiasm must
show.
He cocks his head towards me with a smug smile and asks,
“What, no love for me today, Ry?”
I smile, still looking over at the door before leaning in
for a friendly hug.
“Sorry Bode. I’m waiting on Ruzek, and I thought you were
him.” I give him my best sad face and he squeezes me tight, indicating I am
forgiven.
“Now why would you be anxiously waiting on the detective
this late at night? What is going on, Ry? Bring me up to speed.”
His quick words and quizzical tone indicate that he knows
something is up. He knows me too well. I should be thankful J was exhausted or
he would have noticed as well.
We take a seat in the far corner of the room so no
interested ears can eavesdrop on our conversation. I explain the talk Austin
and J had, then the talk J and I had, before telling him about my epiphany. He
watches me with curiosity and surprise stretches across his features as I
finish telling him my suspicions.
Bode studies me for a moment with his lips in a tight line.
His reaction is making nervous. I have always been able to count on the truth
from Bode.
“OK, so I am glad you decided to go to Ruzek before doing
anything else. Do you really think Micah Jones could be behind this?”
I nod.
Bode pulls me into a hug and whispers, “I hope you are
right. I would love to put all this to rest. Have you told J or Austin about
it?”
I pull back and look him directly in his dreamy blue eyes.
“No, and you won’t either. I want to work through this with Ruzek first. I
think it is safer for them in the dark.”
He nods in agreement and we continue to wait as my phone
buzzes.
Unknown: I told u
nobody touches u but me. Get away from him now or he is next and this time, I
won’t fail
Chapter 11
Ruzek
I was just getting ready to open a cold one when I received
the text from Miss Ash. I am beginning to get annoyed with this case. Not only
did it take the life of my partner, but now it is taking over my life too.
I know I could
he never saw the field in his rookie year.
The team who drafted him eventually released him and he went
on a childish tirade all over social media, becoming a pariah in the league.
After the heat died down and he realized he could no longer act like a child in
the world of grown-ups, he showed up at my office.
His first visit came just after the Super Bowl this year and
he began requesting my services. He said he thought I could help him, since I
was the only agent to walk away from him over a year ago. I considered his
proposal and even talked it though with Jeremy. We ultimately decided it would
not be a good idea to take him on.
After a week, I politely turned Micah down. He continued to
plead with me. He told me I was his only shot at making it back. That is
probably because every other agent in the business blacklisted the kid. I will
say he seemed a bit more grounded and I did feel a bit bad for him. I guess
that is what happens when you realize that you are not the greatest gift the
game ever received, but instead lucky to be playing it at all.
Over the next few weeks, Micah hung around and continued to
beg me to take him on. I saw him at work and even on the beach a time or two. I
chalked it up to his desperation and never thought much about it until now. The
last time I remember seeing him was a day or two before I met Austin. However,
I don't remember seeing him in all the time Austin and I have known each other.
Of course this means nothing really; Micah could have just given up his cause
and gone home for all I know.
I run my hands through my hair, exasperated. I cannot
believe this is only occurring to me now. How could I have been so blind? Well,
I know how I was blinded. One word: Austin.
The door to the waiting room opens with its telltale squeak.
I practically jump out of my chair to meet the incoming person. When I notice
it is Bode returning for his shift at J’s side, my lack of enthusiasm must
show.
He cocks his head towards me with a smug smile and asks,
“What, no love for me today, Ry?”
I smile, still looking over at the door before leaning in
for a friendly hug.
“Sorry Bode. I’m waiting on Ruzek, and I thought you were
him.” I give him my best sad face and he squeezes me tight, indicating I am
forgiven.
“Now why would you be anxiously waiting on the detective
this late at night? What is going on, Ry? Bring me up to speed.”
His quick words and quizzical tone indicate that he knows
something is up. He knows me too well. I should be thankful J was exhausted or
he would have noticed as well.
We take a seat in the far corner of the room so no
interested ears can eavesdrop on our conversation. I explain the talk Austin
and J had, then the talk J and I had, before telling him about my epiphany. He
watches me with curiosity and surprise stretches across his features as I
finish telling him my suspicions.
Bode studies me for a moment with his lips in a tight line.
His reaction is making nervous. I have always been able to count on the truth
from Bode.
“OK, so I am glad you decided to go to Ruzek before doing
anything else. Do you really think Micah Jones could be behind this?”
I nod.
Bode pulls me into a hug and whispers, “I hope you are
right. I would love to put all this to rest. Have you told J or Austin about
it?”
I pull back and look him directly in his dreamy blue eyes.
“No, and you won’t either. I want to work through this with Ruzek first. I
think it is safer for them in the dark.”
He nods in agreement and we continue to wait as my phone
buzzes.
Unknown: I told u
nobody touches u but me. Get away from him now or he is next and this time, I
won’t fail
Chapter 11
Ruzek
I was just getting ready to open a cold one when I received
the text from Miss Ash. I am beginning to get annoyed with this case. Not only
did it take the life of my partner, but now it is taking over my life too.
I know I could
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