Shadow Of Pretense (Margot Harris 2)
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“Maybe they just changed their minds and decided to go to Target?” Mal said.
“You really think so?”
“No. I’d say they didn’t want to shoot it out in the Walmart parking lot.”
“I have to say I didn’t really want to do that either.”
“Yeah, but it might be better than what they have planned. At least this way we would have had an opportunity to shoot back.”
They walked back to the Prius.
“Should we go harass a teenager?” Mal asked.
“Yeah, but first I need to make a call.”
“Did you get the plate?”
“Of course, didn’t you?” Margot replied as she called Detective Doreen Gomes, one of her few friends still with the police.
“No, I
was thinking there was going to be a shootout.”
“Hey, Margot,” Doreen answered, “is this going to be something I’m going to regret?”
“I hope not. How have you been?”
“Cut the small talk, I’m working.”
“Can you run a license plate?”
“I shouldn’t, I almost got in trouble last time…but yeah, I can do that for you. I may need you to return the favor in the very near future.”
“I will gladly do so.”
“You may not be so glad when you hear what it is, but we can talk about that later. What’s the number?”
“California plate RJO- 202.”
“Okay, you know the drill. I can’t do it until my shift ends.”
“No problem, thanks Doreen.”
“You’re welcome.”
“Now can we go harass a teenager?” Mal asked after Margot ended the call.
“Maybe I should do that one by myself. Parking lot shootouts and hostile app developers are more your thing. I can handle the teenage girls on my own.”
Mal nodded. “Yeah, I can see that, but what about the blue sedan?”
“I think we scared him off for now. If not, I’ll watch my back and keep your number handy.”
“Okay. But promise, no shootouts without me?”
“No problem.”
Chapter 9