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The End of Detective Schofield? – Page 1

Getting up the next morning, I snuck out of the house before anyone saw me. I went down to the office, collected my few belongings, and went over to the real estate office and sold them my office. Returning, I put up a “for-sale” sign and returned home. Coming in, I went and put all the stuff from my office up in the attic and covered it with a tarp.

Walking back downstairs, I bumped into Tracy who said, “You didn’t really mean what you said about quitting, did you?”

“Yes. And I would appreciate it if you would not bring it up anymore. I’m going out today to see if I can get a normal job, like everyone else. In the mean time, let’s just prepare for the wedding, shall we?”

“But Adam.”

“Please.” I took her over to the living room and sat we sat down. “I realized last night that I was wrong. I was wrong to put you in danger. Do you realize what could have happened last night?”

“But Adam, you didn’t know that would happen!”

“Yes, but I took a stupid chance. And just think about Kristin! I need to think of her too. I was being selfish. Now that I’ve thought about it, what kind of future is it for you or her with me constantly gone or risking my, or someone else’s, life?”

“Adam, I think you’re over-reacting.”

“Maybe, but that’s my decision.” The door bell rang, and Karin answered it. It was Tricia.

“Hey Adam, I went to the office and there was a ‘For Sale’ sign on it. What’s up?” Tricia asked.

“I’m through with the detective business.”

“Through? For good?”

“Yes, for good. I’m sorry, but you’ll have to find another job.”

“So, you’re firing me are you?”

“I’m afraid so.”

“But Adam,” Tracy started, “What about the gem?”

“It’s up to the museum now.” I said, getting up and going to outside. “I’m going down street. A friend of mine’s been wanting me to take up a job with him for a long time, I guess I’ll see if he still wants me.” I left the room, but overheard Tricia and Tracy talking as I left.

“It’s just not him.” Tracy said.

“Don’t worry. He’ll come back around.” Tricia replied. I shut the door and went to Noah’s house. Once there, I knocked on the door. Noah came to it, and let me inside.

“What’s up, Adam?”

“I need to talk with you. Can we go into your basement?”

“Sure.” He said. We went down into the basement, which had changed since I had last been there. The whole entire lab had disappeared and in its place was all his computer stuff.

“I think I’ve figured out how to get the gem back.”

“How’s that?”