My partner answered the phone on the second ring.
"They're out of regular rye," I said. "Is pumpernickel okay?"
Bobby groaned. "How can a deli run out of rye bread?"
"Perhaps the fact that it's one in the morning has something to do with it?" The guy behind the counter gestured impatiently, but I ignored him. It's not like I was holding up the line or anything. "Focus, Bobby. They're open all night, but I'd kind of like to get back before sunrise."
"Can I have a Reuben on pumpernickel?"
I laughed. "Never let it be said you don't try new things, Goren. You jumped all the way from pastrami to corned beef!"
He added, "The captain says he'll have the same."
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