I Said I Might Need A Few Things

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Chapter Three

Stockton State Prison

Jax

" If I find the right size bowl, how much do you think you're gonna be feeding the dog? " 

I don't know why he can't just make things simple. He's a shot caller you'd think he'd be smarter. " Two cases. High-end rice chow. "

Thinking about it he asks, " is that an old Asian recipe "? 

Thinking about it he asks, " is that an old Asian recipe "? 

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" That's right. " I confirm.

He hesitates for a moment. " I have some relationship issues to work out, some sharing-the-dog-park shit. "

" So is that a yes? " I ask hoping to get this deal in place.

Shrugging he says, " You're gonna meet my dog walker. He'll make the final call. "

" Well, it's gonna have to be soon. " I tell him seriously. " Dog food's got an expiration date. " 

He nods. " Yeah. " He says pulling out a smartphone.

" What are you doing, man? " I ask looking in the top corner of the room. " Cameras. "

Shaking his head he tells me, " oh, no, I bought this room. They ain't on. "

" Then why the hell are we talking in code? " I ask incredulously. 

He shrugs indifferently. " I miss my dogs. "

" I'm guessing German shepherds. "

He makes the call and sets up a meeting with his boys on the outside. I go to get up but he points down silently saying he has more he wants to discuss. 

Tully

" Now that we have that piece of business out of the way, I want to talk about another. " I tell him calmly.

I've been really looking forward to having this talk.

" What's up? " He asks looking instantly on guard. 

It should be insulting but I get it. " Your cousin... The brunette that came to see you before you got out. " 

" How'd you know about her man? " He asks in confusion. 

Shrugging I say, " I have my ways... You should know I had the chance to speak with sweet Jaycee before she left. "

" She ain't so sweet, trust me. " He informs me.

This surprises me but I don't let it show. " I wish I had cousins. You know why I end up doing these long bids for the brotherhood? "

He shrugs.

" Because I don't have anyone on the outside. No family, woman, or kids. " I say blankly. " You're lucky Jax. I know what happened to your wife, but to have family... That's something I've only ever dreamed of. "

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