Chapter 51 - When All Else FailsThe scuff of a sneaker across the grit of the floor alerted him as he blew smoke high over his head. Someone was coming, their steps getting closer. He hoped it was her. He was certain that the Albino had flushed her out and she now moved toward him. He turned toward the main artery and waited.
A little girl with pigtails appeared out of nowhere with her flashlight in one hand, a small digital camera in the other. She pointed her flashlight at him, blinding him.
What the f**k?
“Hey! You're not supposed to smoke in here, mister!” she said.
“Get lost, kid,” Eddie said.
“I'm telling!” The little girl gave him an accusing glare.
“Get the hell away from me, kid!”
“I'm telling!” she squawked again. There came a brilliant flash. Eddie had to blink several ti
