I opened my suitcase and pulled my phone from out of it. I scrolled pretty quickly through my contact list till I found the one person I needed... Alfred. I hit the call button and anxiously listened to the rings, waiting for him to pick up. After a few more rings it went silent meaning he picked up.

"Hey buuuuddy."

"Alfred!"

"What is it dude?!"

"I need your help. Are you working?"

"No, I'll come over now."

"Okay, thanks. See you soon."

I hung up and set my phone down on the small coffee table in front of our couch. So I've got a "partner in crime" set... That is if he agrees to help, which I'm pretty sure he will since we're best friends, and best friends will do anything for each other, I'm pretty sure.

I was watching closely at the clock, which read 8:58 am. Starting to get inpatient I tapped my foot on the floor.

'Ding-dong'

I jumped off the couch and practically ripped the door open.

"COME IN, AND TAKE A SEAT."

I think I might of said that too loud considering the fact that Alfred jerked back.

"Okay, okay, settle down"

Alfred replied back, he came in and sat on the couch directly across from the one I sat on.

"So what's going on, is everything alright?"

"No, I got this strange letter from someone, and it makes me feel really concerned... Here"

I handed him the letter, and sat back with my hands crossed under my nose.

"Well?"

"Well what? It could just be a prank you know."

"Yeah I know that, but it's a little extreme and plus... Don't you think the suspect would of confessed by now? For Christ sake, it made me cry at the office."

"Hah, dude you cried?"

I glared at Alfred, wouldn't any body if they got a death threat about their family?

"Whatever, my question is, do you want to help me solve this mystery?"

"I'd love too, but aren't you like an FBI agent?"

"Yes... but I'd rather not involve the company with my business, and I want to help. Who knows if they'll just assign other people to MY case?"

He looked at me and then to the note again, sighing.

"Yeah, I guess you're right. Sure I'm in."

"Awesome."

We shook hands as if we were back in grade school making a dumb deal.

"But... Where should we start?"

Uh oh, I haven't thought about that yet. But I decided I'll figure that out later.

"Let's wait a week and see if anything else happens, I'll contact you then.

"Okay, sounds good. Hey, since you're not working..."

I looked up at him with a questioning look, this'll be good.

"Do you wanna go to the bar and drink our hearts out?"

"Come on Al, it's 9:00 o'clock in the morning..."

He made a sad face as if he had just gotten heart broken.

"Ugh... Finnnnne!"

"HOORAY! Ok let's go I'm driving!"

"And paying..."

I said very quietly under my breath. I smiled as we walked out the door and into his car. Hopefully this'll make me forget about today for a little while. The bar was right around the corner so it took less then five minutes to get there. As soon as we pulled into the parking lot, we both got out the car.

"Hahaha, you're wearing a suit to the bar. Classy"

I just laughed at him and started walking towards the entrance. It wasn't a crazy bar like a club, it was more jazzy and mature. When we walked through the double doors we got greeted with smooth jazz music and dim lights lighting up the black furniture. We sat down at the seat where there wasn't many people.

"Can I get two beers, please."

I heard Alfred order for the both of us, he obviously knew what I was going to get anyways.

"Here you go gentlemen, enjoy"

I looked up at the bar tender, a tall lady with long blonde hair.

"Thank you."

I grabbed the one bottle from her hand and cracked it open. I downed it two giant gulps. I looked over to see how Alfred was doing and he was still attempting to open his. I chuckled and grabbed his bottle and opened it.

"Thanks Ry- You finished yours already!?"

"Um, yeah"

We talked for a loooong time and drank a few more bottles, when I say a long time... I really mean a long time. My phones clock said it was already 3:00. Dang. I felt the presence of a person sitting next to me. My only question there was why were they sitting so damn close!? I looked over to see the one and only Jason.

"Hey Jason!"

Alfred no... Why would you say hi? I sat my head in my arms with a whine.

"Oh hey, guys! I wasn't expecting you to be here."

I drank more out of my half full bottle, just listening to his voice gave me a headache.

"I have to go to the bathroom, I'll be right back."

I didn't have to go actually but anything to just get away for a few minutes. While I was getting out of my chair I stumbled a bit and fell to the ground. Yeah... I was a bit tipsy.

"Hahaha! You saw nothing!"

I laughed and pointed to them as I got up off the floor and to the bathroom.

"I'm coming too."

What... Please tell me I did not just hear Jason say he was coming as well. Get the point Jay, I'm getting away from your presence! I paused my walking for a quick second, then practically ran into bathroom. Well there was no point in my plan any more, I went to the sink and just stared into the mirror. My brown hair was a little messy but oh well, I absolutely do not care at the moment.

I heard Jason come in through the door the stop to the sink next to mine.

"I thought you had to go to the bathroom?"

"I change my mind actually."

I started walking towards the door, planning to go back to my seat and talk to Alfred, when I got interrupted halfway there. Hands were on both sides of my shoulders and I got pushed back to the wall.

"Did you like my note?"

Jason's face was "right" In front of mine his blue eyes making contact with my hazel ones. I gasped and tried to push back on the restraints.

"That was you! Just you wait, I am going to-!"

Huh...? I felt a warmth against my lips... That's when I realized that Jason was the one who was providing that warmth. My eyes widened and on instinct kicked him in the shin. He didn't sound like he was in pain but he did stop and step back.

"Going to what? Hah please... A man as scrawny as you probably couldn't do much. But if you do try something, you're in for a world of trouble. Let me do my work, and you can sit back and watch the show."

He smirked and walked out the door, leaving me to slide down the wall and onto the floor. You know, that comment actually hurt, I'm a pretty fit man. I put the butt of my hand on my forehead trying to get around all that just happened. I finally got up and started back at my reflection. I will do something about it and I won't mess up!