136 The best outcome at this stage

Harten held a glass of wine, leaning on the couch as he watched Jimmy. He took a sip of his drink and set the glass down.

Harten, "Jimmy, who is this person?"

Jimmy, "A very good friend of mine. He helped me a lot in the past and, in a sense, he saved my fate. So, I'm asking you, please help me."

Harten, "Jimmy, I admire you, whether it's your record at the police department or our last case together, you've always been a reliable partner.

But that's no reason for you to come to me and ask me to bend the rules. The reason I'm choosing to help you instead of just walking away is that I admire your attitude of being willing to make personal sacrifices for friends. There are not many people like you left.

Now, give me the number, and where she was last seen, and then go back and wait for the news."

Jimmy took out a card he had prepared earlier, which had his phone number and Mary's name on it, as well as Memphis, Tennessee.