I love the way Old Bess talks, especially in her first line: “Well, blow me down. Karl, look who’s here!” If things go just right for Becca and Karl, I think The Houdini Bar might see a resurgence back to its glory days.

You got sequel!

I agree with TBS about Old Bess’ colloquial sayings. They make her character jump off the page.
So why didn’t Karl invite Becca to his place to find his magic props? I can only assume he hadn’t had time to hide his box o’porn and/or the body of the body of the hooker he picked up last night after he left Becca’s apartment complex.

Krulltar, your comments are funnier and funnier each day!