Robert B. Parker’s Buried Secrets

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Jesse Stone was on his way home when his deputy chief, Molly Crane, interrupted him on the radio for a welfare check.

“A guy is worried about his friend. Says he hasn’t seen him in a couple weeks and now he won’t answer the door,” Molly told him.

“Can’t someone else do it?” It had already been a long day. Three of his officers were out sick — COVID again — which was why Molly was covering dispatch. Jesse himself had been on multiple patrol calls and was looking forward to sitting down and watching whatever ESPN had to offer.

“Suit’s breaking up a fight at the Scupper. Everyone else is busy,” Molly said. “Serve and protect. It’s in the job description.”

“Yeah, but I’m the chief. I’m supposed to tell you what to do.”

“It’s adorable that you think that,” Molly said. “Anyway, it’s not like you had plans. Your girlfriend left you for The New York Times.”

“You know, I can fire you anytime I want,” Jesse said.

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