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Big Easy Bonanza

Big Easy Bonanza

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Autoren: Julie Smith , Tony Dunbar
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sir.”
    “Is Dr. Feingold in the courtroom?”
    “No, he isn’t, Your Honor, but his share of the settlement is already paid, and I will state for the record that the judgment is entirely satisfied as to Dr. Feingold at this time.”
    The judge thought for a second, and then nodded. He asked, “Do you have anything to add, Mr. Guyoz?”
    Guyoz could not think of anything, except to say that each party was to pay its own costs. Tubby acknowledged that.
    “All right,” the judge said. “Is that Mr. Shandell behind you?”
    “Yes, it is.”
    “Do you understand, Mr. Shandell, that you are releasing your claims against the defendants?”
    Sandy was in a military mood. “Yes, sir!” he shouted, like a Marine recruit.
    “Very well, so entered.”
    “Thank you, Judge,” Guyoz and Tubby said as one.
    “What’s next?” Judge Maselli asked as they walked out of the courtroom.
    Guyoz wanted to talk outside about how Tubby had persuaded Feingold to part with $905,000, but Tubby shrugged him off, and eventually Guyoz stomped off to the elevator. Sandy was rocking up and down on his heels. Tubby was pumped up, too.
    “Looks like you struck it rich, Sandy. You want to come by my office after lunch tomorrow, we can cut you a check for six hundred thousand, less whatever I’ve got in it for costs. When the insurance company check comes in, I’ll let you know. You got to be real careful with this money, Sandy.”
    “I’m going to be real careful, Tubby. I’m going to be ultra-responsible about this. I’m going to put so much aside for living expenses, so much for a sex-change operation, and, of course, I’m going to have a great party. You have to come to that.”
    “Sure, I’ll come. Look, you want to invest some of this money so it doesn’t get lost, you come and talk to me. We’ll look at some options. This kind of money could cover your bills for the rest of your life if you’re smart about it, Sandy.”
    “I don’t know how to thank you, Tubby. I’m buzzing all over. Let’s go smoke some pot.”
    “I really can’t right now, Sandy. I’ve got things to do. But let’s get out of here.”

EIGHTEEN
    Tubby drove to his daughter’s apartment building by the 17th Street Canal in Metairie. This late in the morning, she would be at school, but he figured that his ex-brother-in-law Harold would either be inside sleeping off his evening pizza, or else out by the pool with the breakfast of champions. Might as well check the pool first. Good guess—Harold was lying on a lawn chair with a beer in his hand, a mini-cooler beside him, doing nothing. A big dog was rolling around in the grass, but there were no other people around. Tubby thought Harold might be asleep, but the lad set his beer can on the concrete when Tubby walked up and put on his sunglasses—a protective maneuver. Tubby slid one of the plastic pool chairs over and sat down.
    Harold took the initiative. “Hi, Tubby. I didn’t know you were coming. Today’s my day off, and I’m drinking a little beer. Would you like one?”
    “No, thanks, Harold. How would you like to get the fuck out of Dodge? You’re causing trouble around here. Everybody is getting annoyed.”
    Harold could deal with that. “It wasn’t my fault, Tubby, and I’m really sorry the police came over. I was completely clean, honestly. I know Debbie was upset, and I’m really sorry. As soon as I can get some money together I’m moving. I’ve got a job starting next week. You know the record shop on Oak Street?”
    “Here’s a plane ticket to Hawaii,” Tubby interrupted, and handed an envelope to Harold. “It’s for one o’clock this afternoon. How would you like to go?”
    “To Hawaii? I’ve never been to Hawaii, but I’ve got some good friends there. Hey, this ticket is for Reggie Turntide.”
    “I know. He won’t be able to use it. It’s nonrefundable. They never check the names on the tickets.”
    “What do you need me to do in Hawaii?”
    “Not a damn thing. I just want you gone. I’m paying you to leave. I’ll give you five thousand dollars travel money. One thousand right now, and I’ll mail you the rest when you get there. Just drop me a postcard and tell me where you are.”
    “All I have to do is get on the plane?”
    “That’s right. Clear all your junk out of here. Put it on the street. I don’t care where it goes, but it gets out of here. Turn off the AC and leave Debbie’s key in the mailbox. Call a cab. The plane leaves in three

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