Chapter 38: JacobCody left the others at the theater so he could meet up with Jacob Troy. The others were going to try to call or text Jilly St. Juice. Jacob was already outside the saloon when Cody showed up. The bartender was dressed in a tight, button-down shirt, shorts, and work boots. He looked handsome and casual, yet professional.
“Sorry I’m late,” Cody said. “We made an exciting discovery at the theater.”
“You’re on time,” Jacob said, “I’m early.” He shook hands with Cody, then smiled. “Did you discover a hidden sack of gold?”
“No, Jilly St. Juice’s makeup case.”
“Oh wow,” Jacob said. “That will really get her back up here. She’ll definitely want that back.”
“Was she really that big a deal back in the day?” Cody said.
“Oh, hell yeah,” Jacob said. “People came from miles aroun
