‘Fawn’s dead now,’ Ed pointed out as Patrick switched from wailing to sniffling.

‘But Janssen people might not like that we killed their boss,’ Charlie said, restarting the motor. ‘So we need to get out of here fast.’

PART FIVE

FOUR MONTHS LATER

69 STONE DEAD

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VEGAS NEWS – Fawn Janssen confirmed dead as turf war leads to tragedy.

Las Vegas Metro Police report that three California men gunned down while leaving a downtown bar late Saturday were likely victims of mistaken identity.

The shooting is the latest violent outbreak in a four-month turf war that has seen various factions seek control over illegal modding and other criminal activities.

The turf war was triggered by a power vacuum following the disappearance of Fawn Janssen, who took control of the Janssen family’s alleged criminal interests, following the death of her father-in-law.

Fawn hadn’t been seen alive since August. Yesterday, a forensics team confirmed that Janssen’s DNA and that of three known associates was identified among human remains found in a garbage incinerator at the shuttered UrbanScape casino complex.

The search followed a successful operation that unearthed several modding labs operating in the resort’s disused hotel towers.

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WEATHER – WHITE CHRISTMAS ON THE CARDS FOR VEGAS?

A cold front that has brought unusually low temperatures to Texas and Arizona is set to reach Nevada this weekend. Clark County Transit has warned drivers to be prepared for icy conditions.

Snowfall at higher elevations may spread to the city over the coming days.

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DISEASE UPDATE – Alert Status Amber

ASMB – No signs of recent mutation, but ensure all sexual partners have been vaccinated within last 30 days.

Killer-T – Strains 3B and 5A are active in south-west United States. Update vaccine weekly.

Melbourne Virus – Current vaccine NOT effective against strain 4C-2. Follow 8min sterilisation procedure before eating raw produce.

SNor – No current threat, but exercise cold-weather precautions in kitchens and communal environments.

Superflu – No current outbreak.

Other threats – Stone Dead jumping spider outbreak continues in the Henderson area. Keep insecticide spray on hand and do not allow children under 50lb to play outside as bite may be fatal. MUST be tackled by professional exterminators.

Charlie was balled up under a mound of covers wishing she’d never existed. Patrick lay on the motel suite’s grubby carpet, watching cartoons on a tablet, while Ed had an ancient episode of Big Bang Theory going on the main TV.

‘Charlie, you’ve got a call,’ Ed said, scratching his sack as he took her vibrating phone off charge and flung it towards the bed.

Ed put his show back on and audience laughter erupted as Charlie dragged her phone under the covers, hating the light from the screen.

‘Yeah, hi.’