| November 1963 pt 4 |
Jeff hadn't a clue where they were going to find Caroline at, butCharlie was a man on a mission. After checking the "Y" & a few other low-rent spots someone might try to hide to no avail, their luck suddenly changed. "Charlie Hailey, How the hell are ya?" It took a moment for Charlie to recognize Bob Nikulski. He had been let go from the plant 3 or 4 years ago for drinking on the job. He looked like he had aged 15 years since then; he also lost 20lbs he didn't have to spare. "I am doing pretty good, Bob. How's about yourself?" "Not too bad, I've been doing some maintenance work for Old Lady Johnson in exchange for a room in her basement. Say, I have been hoping to run into you, Mrs. Johnson has a new tenant in the rooming house that bares an exact likeness to your ex-wife. 'Cept this ones a brunette." Jeff's face light up at the possibility that it could be Caroline. "Do you know what her name is, Bob?" Charlie asked a bit to anxiously, catching Bob off guard. "Her first name escapes me but her last name is Sullivan." Jeff & Charlie exchanged glances. "Is it Carrie?" "You know something, Metcalf, I think it is." Jeff & Charlie started to take off for the car. Charlie yelled over his shoulder, "Thanks lot, Bob! It was great seeing ya. You come by the house sometime & I will have the Mrs. Fix you a nice meal." Bob was left scratching his, that Charlie Hailey always was a squirrelly one. |