The Last Gig
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Al stood up, arranged the hem of her dress. She was not in love with the dress, but she found she was digging the freedom of panty hose over the constriction of blue jeans. “Why the hell not?” she asked him. “It’s not like you’re going anywhere.” She tossed the empty bowl at him.
He swatted it aside as she walked out.
“Al! Goddam you, Al, get back here, you fucking bitch! Al, I swear to God I’ll kill you if it’s the last thing I ever do! Al! AL!”
She paused outside the door. The Filipino nurse, drawn by the noise, stood ashen-faced, looked at Al while Stiles continued his tirade. “Baby’s first words,” Al said, and grinned. She cocked an ear to listen, although it was not necessary, probably everyone on the floor could hear Stiles now. Maybe the whole building.
“MARTILLO! MAR-TEE-YO! DID YOU COME ALL THE WAY DOWN HERE JUST TO BREAK MY FUCKING BALLS? GODDAM YOU, MARTILLO!”
Al looked at the nurse. “Minimally conscious, my ass,” she said.
She stood out front, called Marty’s sister while she waited for the car service. “I think he’s gonna be all right,” she said.
About the Author
NORMAN GREEN is the author of six crime novels, most recently Sick Like That. Born in Massachusetts, he now lives in New Jersey with his wife.
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By Norman Green
Sick Like That
The Last Gig
Dead Cat Bounce
Way Past Legal
The Angel of Montague Street
Shooting Dr. Jack
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The Last Gig was originally published in 2008 by Minotaur Books.
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