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Chapter 16 – The Label
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Arlene: These vegetables look fresher than usual!?


Arlene: And there's a label on them; BPCI, I wonder what that stands for?


Jeno: It's Blue Phoenix Corporations & Industries
Arlene: Jeno!! You startled me!


Jeno: I didn't mean to, I just overheard you and thought I'd answer your question
Arlene: It's ok, no worries


Arlene: So what did you say again?
Jeno: BPCI stands for Blue Phoenix Corporations & Industries, they are the new suppliers of produce for all stores in Town. They're the same company that built the new fire station if you recall


Arlene: Hmmmm .. that name sounds familiar to me for some reason ...


Jeno: Yeah well they are getting too familiar in town, they keep popping up everywhere! All this generosity is just too suspicious!


Jeno: And I heard the owner is living right here in town, but he never shows his face! His representative does all the public appearances. This just makes the whole thing even more suspicious!


Arlene: Oh, well all that sounds intriguing, but I'm sure there's nothing to worry about, I'm sure they're just here for business


Jeno: No! No!!! There's something more to this, and if I were you I'd watch my back! Everyone should watch their back!
Arlene: Ok, ok!





Mrs.Bremen: If you're freaked out, don't worry!
Arlene: Oh no I'm not, it's just that that was a bit weird


Mrs.Bremen: Now listen here Arlene, you're a nice girl but don't let what Jeno says get to you!


Mrs.Bremen: Everyone knows he's paranoid and a little extra-weird. Just don't take him and his conspiracy theories too seriously!


Arlene: Hehe .. I know! And don't worry, I'll be alright


Mr.Blue: You haven't quite been yourself all night. What's on your mind?


Sindy: Well, it's a coworker, Avarice. We've been friends for a long time and he's having trouble in his marriage; it's falling apart but he doesn't see it! I'm just a bit worried about him ..


Mr.Blue: I'm no expert, but I can't help feel there's more to this than just that


Sindy: That's true! There's this old feud with his wife that complicates the whole thing
Mr.Blue: A feud?


Sindy: Yeah, well when we were kids his wife wasn't that popular in school, so there was a bit of teasing, you know - kids' stuff! But it eventually turned into this rivalry: me and my sister against his wife and her sister; then when Avarice started having a crush on me in high school it didn't help much
Mr.Blue: How so?


Sindy: Well he was kind-of the bridge friend between us and them, always in the middle. But I didn't like him back, so I let him down easy and we stayed friends. But that staying-friends-part didn't sit well with Clee - his now wife - when they started dating, and she has always tried to end our friendship


Mr.Blue: I get it! You're too scared to tell him he needs to face the truth that he should get a divorce because he'll accuse you of still holding a grudge


Sindy: Yup. That's pretty much it! And I really care about the guy


Sindy: I just wish there was more I could do ...


Mr.Blue: I know dear, but I wouldn't worry too much if I were you! It will work out, these things always do! Something will make him want to get that divorce eventually, so you don't have to put yourself in that position!


Sindy: I really hope you are right!
Mr.Blue: I am .. you can trust me on this one!


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