“YOU SHOULD’VE SEEN him, Deidra,” Vargas said into his wireless ear piece as he veered the Focus onto the highway. “He knocked out a top contender with one punch.”
I glanced at him and shook my head as I finished strapping my knife holster around my ankle.
“Never seen anything like it,” Vargas continued. He listened for a few moments. “No, no, I haven’t heard from anyone yet, but everyone there was speechless.” Vargas paused again and listened. “Yeah, we’re on our way to the motel now. … Sure, I’ll let you know when I’m headed back. … Of course, I’ll be bringing the earnings back with me. … Alright, talk to you then, bye.” He ended the call and looked at me with an enormous grin. “Things are off to a great start.”
I said nothing.
“Don’t you think?” Vargas asked.
“Maybe. You said Butch
