"My operatives, who at one time were the best of the best, and who I still think are tops, have been in touch with. . .let us just say, people in Las Vegas. It seems, aside from Marble Rose, the people in Las Vegas have been noticing that quite a few players have been winning large sums of money. The sums were not large enough to ring bells at first but still sizable enough that red flags went up. This strange occurrence began when Marble Rose hit her first jackpot. You all know I don't believe there is any such thing as coincidence. At the moment, this is just a gut feeling on my part, and we all know I pay little attention to gut feelings, since I have to deal in facts to ensure your safety at all times. But, those people, along with my gut, are telling my operatives that there is a definite undercurrent of unease among the casinos.

"Which now brings me to a rather bizarre message that came into our message board a little after midnight, seven minutes past twelve, to be precise. It seems"—Charles paused and looked around at his chicks to see how they were taking it all—"the Nevada Gaming Commission has asked for your help. The message was not signed by anyone who works for the commission, I simply read between the lines. In exchange for your help, they're willing to let Marble Rose off the hook. And there is an offer on the table of a percentage of whatever was stolen/won and recovered." Charles smiled. "The percentage is, for want of a better word, awesome."

"What?" the Sisters whooped in unison.

"I'm not sure I understand," Myra said. "Is Lizzie to try and negotiate? Who is she going to negotiate with?"

"When Lizzie calls, we'll know more. If you journey to Las Vegas, these are the men you will be taking on." Charles held up several large, grainy photographs and slid them one by one across the table. Charles identified each picture as the Sisters passed the photos around the table and made comment after comment.

"Most of the action appears to be coming out of the Babylon casino. So I think we should assume that whatever is wrong started there. The Babylon is where Marble Rose won most of her money; but she didn't discriminate, she gambled at just about all of the casinos, even going downtown to Fremont Street. She won a bundle at the Golden Nugget."