Chapter 2

Alex was standing on the street corner popping her gum. Her legs were freezing. Not to mention her ass. "Hey, girls." She said to a few other "working" women as they passed by. They gave her a short wave.

One turned as they got farther down the street. "You be careful, little one. There's a loon loose in this city."

"A loon?" She asked.

"Somebody's been murdering girls around her for the past two weeks. My friend, Krissy…" The woman trailed off.

"'K. I'll watch my back." She said as she watched them walk on down the dark street.

A car pulled up to the curb. "Hey, gorgeous. Looking for a good time?" She said as she sashayed to the car. She bent down and lay against the car door.

Bobby smiled at her from behind the wheel. "Get in and warm up." He pointed to a steaming cup.

She opened the door. "You know how I hate freezing my ass off." She held the hot cup between her cold hands and took a sip. "Hot chocolate…mmmmm."

He pulled away from the curb. "You okay out there, Alex?"

"I'll be fine, Bobby. This used to be my job." She said taking another sip. "I just hope he shows up soon. I've gotten used to my job at Major Case. Don't think I can handle too many nights in a row out on the street." She shivered. "Plus, if I don't catch pneumonia after this, it will be a true miracle." She tugged the skirt down once more. It was useless.

"Hey…I could go undercover…but do you really think he'd go for it then?" Bobby said putting his hand on her arm. This got him a smile from her. "It will be over soon, Alex."

"I wish I had your confidence," she said finishing the hot chocolate.

"Ready to get back to it?" He said as he turned the car around to head back to "her" corner.

She trembled slightly as she whispered, "Yes." She shook it off. "You're right around the corner right?"

"I've got my eye on you at all times." He said taking her hand and squeezing it. "You're not alone."

She squeezed his in return. "I trust you with my life."

He stopped the car at the curb. "If you need me, just say the word."

"Pumpkin pie," she said getting out and slamming the door.