Jack Falls Page #4

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I think I know

what you're gonna say.

I ran the prints from the glass.

I got a hit almost immediately.

It's Jack Adleth.

The blood report isn't in yet,

so it's possible the glass

could be from some months ago...

Look, Matt, I think we both know

that he's back.

I need you to do me a favour

and just sit on this for the time being, OK?

No, problem, detective.

Great. Thanks, Matt.

Er, you know what, Carly?

I have an overwhelming thirst

and I've changed my mind.

I'd love that other drink,

on the condition that you'll join me?

- Discreetly.

- Absolutely.

So, what shall we drink to?

Absent friends.

To absent friends.

Thank you.

Be good.

Of all the coppers I've ever known...

there's only been one

who was straight down the line.

No interest in manoeuvring himself

into positions of power.

He'd never even taken a bribe.

Edwards was old school,

he didn't play politics.

You haven't been checking in.

Don't start that again.

I'm dead this time.

Mum's the word.

Keeping secrets

is getting more difficult, though,

with this stupid new partner of mine.

I have to get rid of him

before I can get any serious work done.

Didn't have you down

as the partner type.

It's not my idea, it's Dominic's.

He's stuck me

with some fresh-faced graduate

who thinks modern policing

is all about the interweb.

Technology never was your strong point, was it?

No, I prefer knocking on doors

to get my answers.

You can'tjust goggle everything.

- It's Google.

- We can agree to disagree, can't we?

You can't...

Carter tried to have me killed.

I don't know about that, Jack.

I don't think he's got it in him.

You want to look

higher up the food chain.

But do be careful, things could get

very dangerous very quickly.

Someone has to pay.

Don't you think

there's been enough bloodshed?

You try losing what I've lost.

You know, I was lucky enough

to work with your old man,

and there was something he told me

that made a lot of sense.

Do what you gotta do,

but then get on with your life.

It's good to see you.

- Hey!

- How you doing, man?

- Good.

- Where you been?

- Holiday. You got the stuff?

- Yeah. Nine millies.

- Yeah.

- Expensive stuff.

Sure are.

Aargh!

Aargh! Aargh!

- Hello, Natasha.

- Dominic.

- Why haven't you returned my calls?

- Well, I've been a bit busy.

Call of duty and all that,

but listen,

I've got a window in my schedule right now.

Boys.

- What is going on? Oi!

- There's a good girl.

- Get your hands off me right now! Dominic!

- Do this the easy way or the hard way...

What the f*** do you think you're doing?

Oh, yeah, that's right,

don't get your own hands dirty!

Well, I'm out from the office, aren't I?

See you at the station, Natasha!

Hi.

Members only.

- I used to play here all the time.

- I haven't seen you before,

and Mr. Carter is very particular

about his clientele.

What a big word for a dumb guy.

F***... off.

Me again.

Are we gonna have to do this

the hard way?

Oh, I hope so.

All right, darling?

You gonna buy us a drink, then?

What the f***?

Please, please, tell me,

and do be honest, whoever you are,

that you're not actually so stupid

that you're trying to rob us, are you?

You do know who owns this place?

- That's why I chose it.

- I can't give you anything.

I'm a dead man if I do.

Well, you'll be needing a bag.

Carter will kill you for this -

you do know that?

Don't worry,

he's tried that one before.

You... Get everybody else's money.

Get everyone else's cash, now!

Sorry, ladies and gentlemen, nothing personal,

but this is what happens to you,

when you gamble with Alan Carter,

you get f***ed!

I told you.

I heard a gunshot

and I ran to see what had happened.

So you ran towards

the sound of a gunshot?

Yeah.

But when I got there,

he was already dead.

- You checked?

- Yes.

Funny, I didn't have you down

as a doctor, Natasha, you sure?

He wasn't breathing

and there was no pulse.

I know a corpse when I see one.

Don't forget the type offamily I come from.

Came from.

It's just you and Carter left now, isn't it?

He is not my family.

Oh, come on, Natasha,

don't tell me he hasn't got

a special place for you somewhere, hm?

I'm sure he could slip you in.

You never know... he might even

let you call him Daddy.

How f***ing dare you,

you f***ing bastard!

Don't you f***ing talk to me

like that again or I'll f***ing...

Get the f*** off me!

What the f*** are you doing?

F*** you!

You're a feisty little b*tch,

aren't you, hm?

- Get out.

- What?

Close the door,

and I want you on the other side.

- Oh, come on, boss...

- Get out!

I think me and you

need to have a little chat.

What about?

Mm. Life, the universe, karma.

But let's start with Jack, eh?

- Well, who the f*** was it?

- We don't know.

I don't get robbed.

I provide protection.

This has made me

look like a right f***ing numpty,

like I can't look after my own.

Who could be that dumb?

Who the f*** could be stupid enough

to rob one of my f***ing places?

I don't know.

I know you don't know!

You don't know anything, do you?

Well, find out who it was.

And whoever they are,

- they're a f***ing dead man!

- Yes, boss.

Quickly.

Ah.

I hear we got you to thank for the loss

of my favourite undercover pig.

You know me, Carter,

I don't kiss and tell.

Don't be coy - a good job well done

deserves a pat on the back,

even if it was paid for by the Old Bill.

Which brings me to my next point.

Now, I've got this pain in my arse,

and I don't like things in my arse,

so...

..it needs to be removed.

Jesus! You two

really don't like each other, do you?

I like you, Natasha,

but I thought we had a deal.

He was where you wanted him to be,

wasn't he? That's all you wanted.

- You didn't need me there.

- You're right.

I needed someone to guide him

into making the right choice,

and clearly you did that.

Two bullets from two separate guns

were found in your sister -

looks like neither of you bottled it.

Where's Jack?

He was already dead when I left.

I don't know why

they haven't found a body.

So you keep saying.

Are you feeling guilty?

You see, the difference between

people like me and Jack,

and people like you is,

we do what we need to do

to get the job done.

Still haven't found it, then?

Officer!

Yes, sir?

Escort this young lady out.

This way, madam.

You know what to do.

- F***!

- Sorry.

Jesus, Jack,

Carly told you that I'd be coming.

Sorry, I was just checking!

OK. Go inside.

I'm sorry about your place as well.

Don't worry about it.

Judging by your recent lottery win,

you could buy me a new one.

It's all yours.

I just need a little bit for the life insurance.

- Which is expensive when you're dead.

- Seriously, what's it for?

Relax, sit down for a second.

Where have you been all day?

I've been worried about you.

Dominic virtually kidnapped me.

He called me in for questioning.

The boss

was asking questions about you.

- Wait, when was this?

- Jack, there's something I need to tell you...

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