As Allen turned to leave, Dale asked, “How are the girls doing?” Allen stopped, his back to Dale. He stood in silence for a few seconds, then he blew out a loud exhale. He glanced over at his partner, emotionless. He said, “Stay away from them.” “What? Hey, brother, I was just asking. If no one takes them, maybe I can–” “You can’t. You won’t. You remember what I told you a few years ago? I said we’d run this like the gangs run their businesses. We don’t get high on our supply. Those girls, they’re for customers. You want one? Hmm? Then you pay for her like everyone else.
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