Chapter 2: Meeting the businessmen.

Tai lunges on Thug2, connect his head with the thug's belly causing him to let out a grunt. Then he kicks the other one in the balls causing him to squeal like a little girl.

Old Woman Spectator Watching the fight: Oh my goodness! The horrible things we see on the streets these days!

Old Man Spectator Look at a man wearing a green tie with red pocadots: You're right! His necktie IS horrible!

And the fight continues with nobody giving a damn.

Lucky for me, someone did give a damn.

Kelsey: Hello!

Thug1: Huh?

Kelsey stands there caressing his frying pan

Kelsey: How about I give each of you a knock on the head so you'd calm down?

Thug1: No need to do so!

Thug2: Okay…

Kelsey got here right on time

Thug1: We gotta go now!

Thug2: See ya!

Tai sarcastically: Adios mi amigos!

Kelsey: I never knew that you had violent tendencies, Tai!

Tai: Actually, this is my first time.

This month…

Kelsey: Heh heh heh! What were you gonna do without me?

Bonzoshouting from the front of the café across the street: He would've starved to death!

Tony: Heh heh heh!

Scooter comes screeching his ride on the sidewalk.

Scooter: Hey, buddy! Am I late?

Tai sarcastically: No people are too hasty!

Scene: One of the many skyscrapers of the big apple. 7:45pm

Priestley: Damn it! Haven't you learned any manners of treatment? Talk first then hit later!

Thug2: Sorry sir. We fucked up…

Thug1: We did talk to him but…

Priestley: I don't know why I count on a couple of asses like you two! If you told him that I just wanted to talk, he wouldn't have resisted!

Thug2: I doubt that very much sir…

Thug1: This "Kamyia" really doesn't wanna come here.

Priestly: Mmm… There's gotta be a way to…

Secretary: Excuse me Mr. Priestley… There's someone here to see you. He says it's an urgent personal matter.

Priestley: But I don't have any appointments today.

Secretary: He says that he's an investigator, a private investigator. And his name is Taichi Kamyia.

The thugs and Priestley look surprised, their eyeballs almost popping out.

Secretary: Mr. Priestley will see you now.

Tai: Thanks.

Priestly (off-screen): Leave me now.

Tai: Nobody wants to see guys today.

Thug1 leaving: You are playing with fire!

West Brooklyn. 9:15pm

The farmer who just arrived in New York is strolling around the ghetto. Looking very anxious, he checks into a sleazy motel.

Later in China Town…

Tai and Priestly are having dinner in a Chinese (A/N: Obviously!) restaurant.

Tai: Thanks for this invitation Mr. Priestley.

Priestley: This is the least I can do after what those two dickheads did to you.

Tai: I should apologize too for my behavior with them, but they had it coming to them.

Priestley: On the contrary, they needed a lesson like that. But in a city like this, I need the protection of those two idiots.

I don't know I was afraid his words more than his bodyguards

Priestley: Looks like we needed this discussion.

Tai: It definitely wasn't coincidental.

After we got to know each other, the kick off started.

Priestley: That's right. What about Alexandra?

Tai: You mean my client?

We revealed our cards

Priestley: Mr. Kamyia! How much did my daughter pay you to look for this punk Wallace?

Tai: I'm sorry. I can't say anything. I hope you can understand.

Priestley: You have to cooperate with me Detective!

---: Don't be angry, sir. Remember what the doctor said!

Priestley: You better be concerned of his health.

---: Mmmm. I guess you're detective Kamyia.

Tai: Right. Let me guess, you're Mr. Hickery.

Hickery: You are as smart as they say you are. I got here after I received Shaums's letter. I hope I'm not late.

Tai: Actually, I was just about to leave.

Priestley: How dare you?

Hickery: Why don't you relax? Eat up before your food gets cold. (turning to Tai) I hope you don't judge him because of his attitude. He hates Wallace for what he did…

Tai: I know that he lost his money.

Hickery: Everything burns for the sake of dear Alexandra.

Tai: Truthfully, I'm not here to discuss money like Mr. Priestley.

Priestley: Did you hear that! He's pissing me off!

Tai: Let's cut to the chase, gentlemen. Ms. Priestley gave me a mission that I have to finish as soon as possible.

Hickery: You look at things from a one-sided perspective Mr. Kamiya. I know that you like justice being a P.I. and all, so I'll ask you a question…

Does it please you that a punk like Wallace would use an innocent girl like Alexandra to get to our money?

Tai: No.

Priestley: You should know that we are willing to lose millions just to get Wallace away from Alexandra.

Then Priestly kept ranting on about Wallace and potential scandal that could break out if this story gets leaked

Hickery: Are you gonna keep looking for him or are you gonna do the right thing and stop?

Tai: Well that depends. But what's wrong about doing both?

The District Attorney's Press Conference

D.A.: Now I'm ready to take your questions…

Rick: I'm Rick Scultz of the NY times and…

D.A.: Everyone knows how you are. Now what's your question?

Rick: OK. My question is… (sarcastically) Is the conference going to last until lunch time? I think my readers are more interested in the conviction of Luigi Trapatoni after he attempted to murder you.

D.A.: I was expecting this question from a reporter like you! You all know that I started my investigation on Mr. Trapatoni long before my assassination attempt. I want everyone to know that I'm not giving up this case and I'm not afraid of putting myself in danger again! All the evidence points to him as the instigator, while what I personally think of him doesn't matter.

Kelsey's Café. The whole gang is watching the conference on TV.

D.A. (from T.V.): I think I was very clear Mr. Schultz.

Rick: OK, but what about lunch?

Bonzo (gobbling down a hamburger): Heh heh heh! My guess is he's pretty hungry!

Tony: But he's one helluva reporter.

Tai: Do you know this reporter guy?

Bonzo: Yeah, you wanna meet him?

Tony: If you're included in a witness list, he'll definitely try to get everything from you.

Tai: Captain Robbins warned me not to talk to the press.

Tony: Maybe you don't know Ricky very well. He won't rest 'til he gets all the info.

Tai: Speaking of info. (turn to businessman) Johnny, do you know anything about a broker called Wallace?

Johnny: Do you want me to lose my appetite? He's the worst customer I have ever dealt with!

He always bets all his cash on a horse that never wins even if it was racing itself. And when payday comes, he tries to weasel out of paying.

Tai: What about if he had a lot of cash?

Johnny: Then he's gonna lose it all. A guy like that never wins.

Tai: Well, then I'm in a race against time.

Johnny: I could help you. I doubt that Wallace would go to his usual places.

Tai: Understood.

Johnny: So if he's got some money, then he'll go to new places.

Tai: Do you have a list of these places?

Johnny: Yes, but I gotta say, these places aren't safe.

Tai: Let me worry about that.

To Be Continued…

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