Chapter 30
Return to Chicago
JIMMY MCPHEE POINTED. “The rock came from the alley straight ahead—next to her building. Better check before we go up.”
The two men walked over to investigate and once they were within a few steps of the gap between the buildings, McPhee shoved his new boss inside.
“What the hell! Why’d you—” McFarland stopped in midsentence as he realized all ten Whyos in his crew surrounded him.
McTiernan began the conversation. “Top of the evening to ya, Arlin. I bet you’re hoping we’re all here to give you a much-needed singing lesson. Have you guys ever heard anybody as tone deaf as this miserable f**k?”
All of the men laughed as they called out, “Never! He’s the worst ever!”
“What is this? I did all of the dirty jobs and worked hard since I been here. Tell him, Jim
