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The Discovery {Chapter 2}

“Why wouldn’t Dad have called the cops? That’s what you do when you find a body.”

“How’d you know?”

“I’ve seen Law & Order.”

“Well, we found a body and we’re not calling the cops.”

“Mike, we have to!”

“Not until we know who she was,” Mike took a deep breath. “And who put her here.”

“But, that’s breaking the law!”

“Bobby, this is the first time we’ve seen Dad in five years. You want to start by turning him into the police?”

“Well, no, but -,” Bob started then stopped as he saw Michael fingering around the dress pockets. “Now you’re disturbing the scene of the crime!”

“And you’re still whining!” Michael stood, holding a piece of small, brown leather in his right hand. He unfolded it to reveal a driver’s license, several credit cards, and a few personal photos.”

“Now you can add ‘graverobbing’ to your list of sins and crimes.”

“And I can add some knowledge to my brain. Her name was Carla Perone.” He exhaled deeply. “And her address was – here.”

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