During breakfast, Crew looked around furtively. He was watching for Theo Vincent. But he saw no Theo Vincent until all the men came into the dining room...
'Where is he? And where is Nip Smith?' They were both absent at the breakfast table. 'Is it allowed?' He let a secret smirk.
Crew saw Lil Lot. He was a table alone. In front of him was a large platter of fried chicken lollipops.
"Hi! May I join you?" Crew greeted Lil casually. He was carrying a plate of sunny-side up eggs and toasts on one arm. His large mug of black coffee was in his hand.
"Um, yes!" Lil was munching busily. He used the chicken to point to a vacant chair. "Delicious chicken!"
"Did you see Theo and Nip?" Crew did not care for small talk.
"Nah! Saw them last night but this morning..." Lil shook his head. He chomped
