Murder on the Mainline: another Mike Claymore Mystery Chapter 11 - Sex Stories

Murder on the Mainline: another Mike Claymore Mystery Chapter 11

... picks up the phone, dials then talks for a minute. She starts arguing and finally slams the receiver down. "That lying bastard. He wasn't even at work that night. Okay, what you want to know?" "Jay ever get violent with you?" "He's slapped me around. One time he said he'd cut me if he ever caught me holding out on him. That's all." "He into drugs?" This was Mike's question. "No way, he's death on them and says he better not catch any of his girls using. You think he actually did that girl in?" "I don't know. It looks like his alibi might be full of holes. I suppose the guys told the cops that he was with them all night playing cards. They wouldn't lie to you, though." Trudy comes in again, "Jay into Fantasy Sex?" "If it’s called for. Why?" "We think the killer used Fantasy Sex to get her away out there by the tracks, tied up and all." "It does sound like something kinky alright. Otherwise why would she go? But Jay! I don't know." "He staying here now?" "Not now. He comes and goes." "Look, uh, what's your name?" It's Mike again. "Peaches. They call me Peaches. That's enough." "Look, uh Peaches, I'm going to leave you my card. If Jay comes by and threatens you or you think of something that might help us in our investigation, call our number." A voice comes from the other room, "Peaches, tell him about the cat." Mike and Trudy stare at the doorway where a lady in her forties is standing in leather pants and a bright yellow see through blouse. Peaches says, "This is Sheri, my ...

... room mate." "I'm the reason Jay won't mess with her. He's scared of me. Peaches got a kitten given to her by a John. Jay thought she was holding so he strangled her cat with one hand and watched it die in front of her. He said it was to teach her not to hold back money from him. When I came in she was a basket case. That's the night I carved my initials into his chest with a broken beer bottle. He hasn't bothered her again." Mike shudders but Trudy says, "How'd you hold him still?" Sheri smiles and says, "If someone holds a broken beer bottle that close to your heart, you hold still, baby." Trudy laughs and says, "I like your style." After leaving Sheri and Peaches they go for a bite of lunch. Trudy chuckles and says, "I like working with you. I meet the most interesting people." "Well I've got a bouncer you'll just love to meet. We see him at two at The Gardens. "Mike, do you think Scanlon's our killer. I don't get a strong feeling he's our man." "I don't know. It still could be her ex. I have to reserve judgment on Scanlon till I meet him. What say we meet the Harrison’s after lunch?" "He's a Realtor, but I bet his wife's at home. When do I get a chance to meet Tony and Ray?" "Tony sometimes comes in here for lunch. I hoped he might drop in today but no luck, so far." "That's why we're eating in a trucker's hangout." "You got it." "The foods quite good." "I know." They finish lunch and drive over to Larkin Ave. Rolling lawns and large spacious homes near the mall and park are ...