Disclaimer: The characters you recognize as J.E. are hers. Any other character is mine.

Special Note: I just wanted to give everyone a heads up. I am continuing to work on this story and will keep doing so. I just wanted to let you know that the updates might not be as often as they have been. I hurt my shoulder at work back in April, and I will be going in to have surgery on it the 28th of June. Right now I can type somewhat with the injured right arm, but after surgery, this will be impossible for a while. I will type as much as I can left-handed. I appreciate in advance your understanding in the less frequent postings.

I would like to thank vaneloor for translating my English into Spanish. Any errors in copying what she gave me is entirely my fault. You are wonderful!

Chapter 6: What Dickie Knows

Hector's POV:

I made my way up the stairs to la oficina del idiota estupido (the stupid idiot's office) and told his receptionist I had an appointment. The plan was to see how upset he got at me showing up at his place of business. The receptionist told me to have a seat which I did, making sure I was partially hidden from the others in the office. I had been waiting for about 5 minutes when I recognized someone entering the office. She looked around, almost as if she didn't want anyone seeing her here. The receptionist smiled and told her to go right back. I watched and waited. My patience paid off when a minute later the receptionist stood and went through a door nearby. I stood and quietly made my way back in the direction I'd seen the other disappear in. There was only one door and it was closed. I got as close as I could and looked around to make sure I wasn't being observed. There was a small camera pointing towards the general direction of the door I had come through. I took out my phone and texted Manny a message to have him pull up the feed from the camera and change it so I wasn't visible.

I leaned down and slid one of my beauties under the door. Then I put the ear device in my ear and made my way back to the reception area where I had been waiting. I hit record so that I could re-listen when I got back to Rangeman and see if the others got the same take as I did. To the observant bystander, it looked like I was listening to an MP3 player while waiting for my appointment time. I was a practiced pro in keeping my emotions from showing no matter what the provocation. I turned on the device and listened.

"Have you heard anything?"

"Joyce, I told you coming here wouldn't be a good idea. You have to leave before anyone sees you."

She laughed, "Oh Dickie get real. No one will suspect a thing. Here we are both getting revenge on little Miss thumb her nose at the Burg and Vito Grizzoli will be taking all the heat. It's the perfect crime."

"It won't be perfect if we get caught. I told you this was a bad idea."

"Look, I had no intention of spending time in jail. When Judge Monroe suggested I help him take out Stephanie Plum, I jumped at the chance."

"What the hell does Monroe have against Stephanie?"

"You remember the Uncle Moe fiasco?"

"Yes. I was Moe's attorney."

"And Monroe was a customer. He's very upset his supplier was taken out of business. He wants her dead and doesn't care how its done. He's not alone. Maglio and Gaspick are in on it too."

"Shit!"

"Yup. You might say taking out Stephanie Plum has become a real community affair."

"Shit!"