Cupcake , You've Been Breaking My Heart

My Father Was In The Kitchen Putting A New Washer In The Kitchen Faucet. He Looked Relieved To See Morelli Standing In The Hallway. He'd Probably Prefer I Bring Home Someone Useful, Like A Butcher Or A Car Mechanic, But I Guess Cops Are A Step Up From Undertakers.

You Have The Super Soaker Filled With Holy Water?” “yeah. I Sucked It Out Of The Church. You Know That Bird-bath Thing They Got Right Up Front?” “the Baptismal Font?” “that’s It. They Got It Filled With Holy Water, Free For The Taking.” “brilliant,” I Said To Lula. She Tapped Her Head With Her Finger. “no Grass Growin’ Here.

Aren't You Something," Grandma Said. "i Never Saw A Midget Up Close." "little Person," Briggs Said. "and I Never Saw Anyone As Old As You Up Close, Either.

Ranger Picked Up And There Was A Moment Of Silence As If He Was Sensing Me At The Other End, Taking My Body Temperature And Heart Rate Long Distance. “babe,” He Finally Said. “do You Know The Slum Apartment Building Bobby Sunflower Owns On Stark?” “yes. It’s On The Same Block As His Funeral Home.” “that’s The One. I’m Going In To Look For Someone. If You Don’t Hear From Me In A Half Hour Maybe You Could Send Someone To Check.” “is This A Smart Thing To Do?” “probably Not.” “as Long As You Know,” Ranger Said. And He Disconnected.

How Was Your Day?" Morelli Asked Me. "oh, You Know, The Usual. Stole A Truck. Blew Up A Building, And Brought Seven Monkeys Home With Me.