I enjoy going back through JE's books, and telling scenes the way I think it should have went down.
Going forward in my writing, I will keep all the scenes from each book, under one link. I hope that will be easier for my readers.
A/N: Character's internal thoughts are in Italic.
This is my take on book five. Enjoy!
No FTAs to run down, and my rent is due. Great. I slump down on the cheap vinyl couch in the bond's office.
"Come on, Connie. You have to have something for me. Anything. I'm desperate."
Connie sighed, and dug through the pile of manila folders on her desk. She stopped at one that made her lip curl in disgust.
"Here." She tossed the file to me. "That's all I got. It's not even worth it. You pocket $70.00 for his capture. Oh yeah, he's known to carry a knife."
I grimaced at the thought. Eek! Well, maybe it's not that bad. "I bet it's a small knife. Oh! Like those Swiss army thingies."
"I should get me one of those thingies." Lula commented as she walked in and placed a dozen donut box from the Tasty Pastry on Connie's desk.
"Why on Earth would you need one of those?" Connie asked wide eyed.
"You never know when you have a fancy romantic moment and need a cork screw thingy. I'm pretty sure they have one of those. Oh! Or, a can opener. See? Classy."
Connie and I stared at Lula, speechless. I tried to think of one romantic or classy moment where I needed a can opener. Giving up, I helped myself to a Boston cream donut. Mmmm... I finished off the little piece of Heaven and licked the chocolate off my lips.
"You missed a spot." Lula laughed. "Girl, you got chocolate on your chin."
I wiped my chin with the back of my hand. Sure enough it was smeared in chocolate.
"So, are we going after this knife guy, or not? I have nothing else to do today." Lula brushed some donut crumbs off her bright orange spandex top.
"You could do your job. My desk is covered in files." Connie gestured to her desk.
"Please. Your desk is always covered in files."
"That's because you never do your job."
"My job is complex. There are many components and stuff to it. Besides, I can't be cooped up in here all the time."
"You are never here."
"I need some fresh air." Lula stood, and grabbed her oversize lime green purse. "You ready, Girl?"
"Sure, why not. Just wipe the powered sugar off your mouth first."
Thank you to my Jerryson for his Beta work.
Thanks for reading!