Jax and I drove back to my office in silence. We went in and sat for about five minutes without saying a word. I then reached in my bottom drawer and pulled out a couple of cups and a bottle of bourbon. Yes, I know it is cliché but sometimes it is just what the doctor ordered. We sipped for another couple minutes until Jax broke the silence.

"Sorry for wigging out there on you. I've seen plenty of dead bodies but it just surprised me. Given the creepiness and, well you know."

"Yes I do know." I tossed the last of my liquor down in a gulp. "Besides we didn't see any body remember? No body, no noose no nothing according to LVPD."

"But...," was as far as Jax could go trying to put her thoughts into words. It was exactly one word more than I could manage. The phone rang and I answered.

"Good evening," our mystery lady greeted. I immediately hit the speaker button and started my recorder.

"Just a person I was thinking I needed to talk to." It took an effort to be polite and professional.

"I do believe you had an eventful night."

"And how would you know that?"

"Some acquaintances of mine happened to be near you."

I lost a bit of control, "Those bikers you had set us up. Look lady, whoever you are, I took you job, we took you job on good faith, not to be part of a fraternity prank. If games and entertainment is all you want, well come and get your money. That's not what I'm about."

"Calm yourself please Mr. Addison. Nobody is playing games. I do admit to a bit of misdirection but you have preformed well and I consider the job complete. The money is yours. My associates were there for your protection and to observe. They did not add to the experience."

"Then what the hell did happen."

She stepped right around that question, "I have another proposal for you two. I will be up front this time. You will be doubtful and there will be risks. It would be a partnership of sorts."

"With you?"

"At times, maybe others involved at other times. If you accept it would be ongoing and will not pay well. I cannot really tell you more over the phone."

"Have you ever considered going into sales?" I asked sarcastically.

"Indeed," she laughed, "we should talk face to face, somewhere you are very comfortable. I will give you some background and my proposal; if you refuse we will never meet again, deal?"

I looked at Jax and she nodded. "Ok, we'll listen. Where should we meet?"

"My place," Jax said surprising me.

"Thank you; may I have your address Miss?"

"Doctor actually," Jax had a sly smile, "Doctor Jacqueline Winchester and if you are good enough, you will be able to find the place."

Our called paused for a moment before replying, "My apologies Doctor, I misunderstood the situation. Very well, the challenge is a fair one. Mr. Addison, if you will pick me up in front of Caesar's at say 8 pm, we will then pay a call on Dr. Winchester."

"I'll be there," I promised, "but you neglected to give us your name." I winked at Jax.

"A friend calls me Raven, that will do. Until tomorrow, dobranoc."