Ch. 3
The clacking of train tracks rattle the apartment complex as Zach stares at the wall, "This is a good spot to not be noticed..." He glances over at Ben who is manning the binoculars. "How did you hear about a deal going down tonight anyways?"
"An informant..." He gazes out the window intently, "We don't have too much longer..."
"How do you know?" Zach walks towards the window, gazing across the street.
"They apparently meet around 9:00 for their deal, and its 8:45."
Zach sighs as he pulls out his cigarettes, noticing the empty pack. "Crap, I'm going to run to the shop on the corner. Need anything?"
"Nah, but don't take long..." Ben remains still as he watches the entrance of the building. Zach smiles as he tosses the pack on the floor, "Alright, I'll be quick."
He walks down the narrow stairwell as he pushes the sturdy door open, watching the stream of traffic move slowly across the street. The stench of sewage and exhaust swirl across the street as he makes his way down the sidewalk. "Hopefully this won't be just another boring stakeout..." His eyes slowly catch a sapphire streak drive by as it pulls into the parking lot next to the store at the down the street. "Now there's something you don't see everyday..." He approaches the entrance as he pushes the door open, making his way to the cooler. "Excuse me, you wouldn't happen to have any battery chargers would you?"
Zach's ears perk as he grabs a bottle of coke, glancing to the front of the store. "Why does that voice sound familiar..." His eyes finally notice the slender frame. She leans over the counter top as her light brown hair bounces in a ponytail. The shop owner points to the corner of the store as she turns her head, meeting the detective's gaze. "Oh, hi you!"
"Hey! Misty was it?"
She walks over to him, smiling sweetly. "Yeah, what are you doing over here?"
Zach chuckles as he scratches his head, thinking of a lie. "Well, this is my beat now... was that your car that drove by?"
Misty laughs uncomfortably as she looks out the window, "Oh, no... that's just my friend."
"Oh, I see..." Zach clears his throat as he smiles at her, "Well it was nice seeing you!" He moves past her as he walks up to the counter.
"Yeah, I'll see you around..." She sighs to herself as she walks to the back of the store, browsing the small battery section.
"This and a pack of Lucky's please..." The man nods as he tosses the soft pack of cigarettes on the counter. "$6.50 please."
The detective tosses the money on the counter as he places the cigarettes in his coat, taking one final look at Misty. "Damn, already has a boyfriend..."
His eyes glare over to the parking lot as he notices the car in all of its glory. "That's one hell of a car though." He takes in the Shelby Cobra as he reads the lettering on the side, "A GT500 even..." The sweet smell of tobacco fills the air, enjoying the sight of the beautiful piece of machinery. "Odd, no driver." He turns around, taking a quick drag. "Its getting close..."
He presses toward the apartment complex as the roar of engines fly pass him. Three large black Land Rovers haul into the warehouse as they disappear into the building. Another puff of smoke escapes his lips as he looks back at the apartment, gritting his teeth. "I have to get those pictures..." With camera in hand, he glances at the large warehouse. "Good, now lets see those weapons..."
