She was willing to confess to all of it and spend the rest of her life in prison on one condition—that the truth never be revealed.
That condition was quickly granted by Judge Albert Moore of the Superior Court for the State of California, and Benny Fleck also persuaded him to restrain anyone involved in the case from ever disclosing the secret of the Dissolving Man. He made a quick deal with the owners of the stick-on TV technology for exclusive rights until it was certified for sale by the FCC—a process that was even slower now that half the office involved in its approval was dead and the other half in jail.
All Fleck needed after that was two people to fill the suits. Shawn and Gus declined the offer graciously and Fleck turned to the two magicians nearest him.
Shawn nudged Gus as a cocktail waitress sheathed in silver came out of the showroom. Her arms were bare except for the brightly colored snakes running up and down them. She came over to Shawn and Gus.
“Nice addition, turning up in the showroom as a cocktail waitress after you get out of the tank,” Shawn said.
“I need to keep an eye on Rudge,” Jessica said. “He’s not too steady coming down from the ceiling. Besides, I like the applause.”
“And your husband?” Gus asked.
“I like him, too,” Jessica said. “Especially now that I can perform in public without jeopardizing our social standing.”
She gave them a smile, then let herself be carried off in the crowd.
“Amazing,” Gus said. “That really ended up working out well for everyone.”
“Yeah,” Shawn said. “It’s just like magic.”
About the Author
William Rabkin is a two-time Edgar-nominated television writer and producer. He has written for numerous mystery shows, including Psych and Monk, and served as showrunner on Diagnosis Murder and Martial Law.
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