Detective Bell, you're here. Excellent.
It's not Detective Bell today. The department told me I had too many vacation days built up, so I had to use 'em or lose 'em.
I'm aware you're off duty. In fact, that's exactly why I asked you here. I picked up some potentially interesting work involving stolen zebras. I thought it might be an opportunity for you to gain more exposure to my methods.
You want me to work a case with you?
An informal setting is a more fertile learning environment, don't you think? Think of it as a favor.
So I'll work for you, and somehow you're doing me a favor?
Well I do owe you a debt. You'll recall the unfortunate business with you and the bullet.
I remember when you got me shot. Look, I get it: You want somebody to talk at, but you don't want to bother Joan right now?
I will pay you.
I'm already getting paid today.
A donation to the charity of your choice, then.
How'd you know I didn't have plans for the day?
People who are forced by their employers to take time off don't generally have thriving social lives.
My rate to the Harlem Youth Club.
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