Eddie's bar was the perfect place for Mickey Bricks and his gang of con artists. It was quiet, out of the way, and thanks to Eddie's drinks, you never saw the same person in there twice. Eddie knew all about their chosen profession – grifting – so they were always safe to plan cons in there. Plus he was good if you were short of a few quid.
In Mickey's gang there were 5 people who were all grifters. Himself, Stacie Monroe, Ash Morgan, Albert Stroller and Danny Blue. He had known Ash, Stacie and Albert for more years than he cared to remember but he was never very sure about Danny. They'd known him nearly 3 years now but he still had a side to him they knew nothing about. He was a short con player with an unknown history. That was what worried Mickey the most, the fact that anyone of their pasts could come back at any time and spoil everything.
Anyway, back to Eddie's Bar…
One night, late November, Mickey had arranged to meet the other four at the bar to discuss Albert's latest find.
"His name is Jonathon Masden. He only has one love in life – money. No friends, no women, no hobbies. Everything he does, he does to make himself even richer. However much money he has, it's never enough. So what are we going to do? Teach him a lesson."
"How did you find him Albert?" Danny asked.
"A member of my gentleman's club mentioned him. Apparently he was involved in a stocks and shares deal and got a mint from it. Went round all of the biggest casinos in London flashing his cash. Got more money than sense in my opinion."
"Well he sounds perfect," Ash replied. "So, the rag?"
"Seems our best bet, ok, meet back at the hotel at 10 when I've worked everything out." Mickey told the others.