Thank you Scarlett, you have been most helpful. Do you fancy a drink to calm down?

Whatever you're pouring honey... I'll have a double..

You're not going anywhere Scarper O'Coward.

We need you right here till this thing is solved!

Scarlett, you must come and look at my photo album sometime, it'll provide you with more pointersthan anything the two-bit 'dancers' here

Like I said I was planning to move on to Africa but just like everyone else I'm grounded until this is cleared up. I'll be out of this joint as soon as the cops quit messing around and nail the sucker who offed Roland.

You know what Bet?
The sooner you get that pet bunny the better it will be for all of us..
So much frustration..

NOTE TO ANYONE WHO FINDS THEMSELVES WITHIN FOUR FOOT OF VI THE GATOR.....

THAT'S NOT POOR ROLAND YOU CAN SMELL, IT'S VI'S BREATH.

Don't you worry about me honey......I get my kicks from catching cheats, liars and murderers.......I'm looking forward to the moment I get to take you down for all three.

NOTE TO ANYONE UNFORTUNATE TO BE STANDING TOO CLOSE TO BET...


THAT IS NOT YOUR WATCH TICKING...IT'S HER CRABS TAPPING THEIR FEET AND WAITING FOR A LIFT OUT OF THEIR NIGHTMARE.....

Right you lot! I have a couple of things to say before I go on stage, so  stop the sniping and zip it girls...

Now I was in the bar early this morning and came across something that needs a little explaining....CANDI!

Takes Bra from pocket, you dropped this sweetie but I almost broke my toe on it.. How long have you been keeping a lady like knife in your bra eh? That should take some explaining..

It got me thinking and as far as I can tell Candi  is the only one without an alibi, Why? Because you've been doing a lot of, shall we say .. private entertainment in the back room. Locked in the dressing room my ass! You were nowhere to be seen at the time of Roland's death. That means you could have picked the right moment to slip in and do the dirty deed unseen, then pop back in all shocked like. Explain that Candi.

While I'm at it I got a question for you Bet.. I'm wondering, did you know Roland before you started working at the Sweaty Palms? (If you can call it work...)

For an attempt at masculinity I give it 1 out of 10.

You came across Candi ...someone pass the poor girl a wet wipe....

I've known Roland since I've began working at the Sweaty Palms a year ago....... before that.....yeah I knew of him.....I've worked in Vegas all my life Harry! And when I say work, I mean WORK! Not strutting about in a sparkly see through vest and a top hat, looking like Paul Daniels less attractive older brother.

We weren't what you would call close though, it was a purely working relationship, I don't know him intimately like half the underfed, wannabe's masquarading as waitresses/cops/so called fiancees.

I must admit Bet you beat me hands down when it comes to testosterone! How many times do you shave a day!

Yeah is that so Bet well saying as you are talking like a human being  for a moment perhaps you can explain what a Pit Boss actually does Hmmm?

I didn't know him intimately either, I'll have you know.....I came here nursing a broken heart...


*hopes no-one has seen the young hotty sleeping off a strenuous workout in suite*

That's more like it, let out your inner bitch Harriet. You may even earn a little of my respect at last.

That's my stage call ladies, I have to go Bet I would love to hear about your job some time..

You know there is something about Bet you could get to like..... Nahhh I'm deluding myself.

Christ, you're thicker than I thought Harry Houthehelltaughtme.

*swallows back down the smidgen of respect that seeped out earlier*


A Pit Boss is in charge of the employees on the casino floor. It's my job to sniff out the cheats, liars and criminals, staff and punters alike!

And I tell you something for nothing Harry........ this room is full of 'em.

Harry, honey, did Roland ever ask you to use your talent for hypnosis for his benefit??

Ya know Chip honey, I don't know a real lot about poker but ain't Africa a strange place to hold a poker tournament????

Wow Candi......you're marginally less stupid than you look!


OI....Drip...... you wouldn't happen to be heading for a certain Pig Farm in Africa would you?

*tries to be polite*

Mr Leader....... do you know Sheikh Aleg personally? Have you met before coming to the Sweaty Palms?

*fails*

LOSER!!!!

Well Harriet on the Weekend  y'all better give me back that bra - it's sarkozy crystal encrusted and very expensive.  Knife??  Knife???  I know nothing about a knife - for all I know you put it there - we only have your word there was one there at all    I bet you stole my bra you kinky old thing!

However, it is true I don't have an alibi  oh shoot the one night I'm not dancing and someone gets iced 

Besides why would I kill Roland - he still owes me money for my dancing (money I need by the way) and dead men don't pay up 

Jen honey I hope you honour your father's agreement with me - I have bills to pay 

What bills would these be Candi? And will your wages be enough to cover it? Do I need to train my Hawkeyes on you??? Don't even think of going near the casino floor.

Girlfriend, y'all need to come up with some better lines - like you that's as old as the hills 

don't sweat it pitt bull, I don't steal   these puppies needs paying for is all.  Why else do you think I degrade myself dancing - the money is good.  Regular dancing means I don't need to steal or kill for money.


besides, I may not be the brightest button in the box, but anything I do is all my own hard work 

Sorry if this has already been asked, (I haven't read the last few pages yet) but how did  Candi know how long it was before Roland was killed? I thought a time of death hadn't been established!!!! (At that point)

Intermission.. They are loving me out there! An audience that recognised a true magician! Vi Pass me my Dalwhinnie i need a drink before I get back on stage..

Ooo Harry's here again - here let me soothe you before your next appearance

It's not one of the better known venues but it's a professional tournament and I kind of like the place. I hang out there a lot. It has its advantages: there's no Bet Black screaming in everyone's ear and I don't have to worry that some clown's going to run into a knife causing me to be detained and questioned by a ton of fake Inspector Cluesos.

I corrected your spelling mistake Harry dearest

I'd never met the guy till I bumped into him around here. Do you really think anyone would spend time with that clown through choice?

Sherry honey - why don't you mosey on over to the cocktail bar cos ah do have a heap of questions for you.

Well that's funny Chip darlin cos Roland said you were a good friend of his....

He must have got confused. I've never seen or spoken to Camelboy before I came to this place.

Ohh ah see.

Well silly old me.. I must have got mixed up

Ladies and gentlemen....Elvis is in the building
 
Thank you very much by gum