what he did were two different things, as we both know now. So all I can say is, have a look about if you want. The safe is locked and closed and he had the keys. Unlike you, I had no idea what he was up to half the time.’
Maureen was livid and she didn’t try to hide it.
‘The Davidsons will be after you, Junie, you realise that, don’t you? And unlike me they’ll literally stop at nothing to find out what you know. I am not threatening you, mate, I am just stating a fact.’
June looked into her eyes.
‘So that’s who was behind it, is it? Davey Davidson, the poor man’s friend, Jimmy’s mate and business partner to be or so I understood. You set Jimmy up, didn’t you? You never wanted him, you just blew my life apart on a whim. Because you, Maureen high and fucking mighty Carter, wanted something he wasn’t prepared to give anyone. You were after his business. Poor Jimmy. He thought the sun shone out of your arse. And me? Well, I was just good old June. Use and abuse her, give her a couple of grand and then forget she ever existed. Well, girl, looks like you fucked up this time. Should have got your hands on his dewberries before you had him topped.’
Maureen’s face was hard, her cheekbones standing out like beacons in the whiteness of her skin.
‘Looks like you’ve dropped the proverbial bollock, girl.’
June enjoyed the other woman’s discomfiture.
‘I bet Davey Davidson will love you, won’t he? Murder done, Old Bill all over the place, and no one any the wiser so far as Jimmy’s contacts are concerned. I’d say this was an almighty fuck up. Well, the safe’s in there and you can tear the place apart if you like, but I tell you now, you’ll find nothing.’
‘You seem very sure about that, Junie. Is there something you’re not telling me?’
June shrugged.
‘What’s not to tell? All I know is, Jimmy’s tucked you all up by the sound of it. And I’m glad he has. Because for all he dumped me, Maureen, he still deserved better than you .’
Fifteen minutes later Maureen had trashed the place. June had watched her, drinking tea and smoking all the while. She’d allowed herself one or two little grins as she saw Maureen becoming more and more desperate as time went by.
‘Found anything yet?’
Maureen pushed one sweating hand through her now unkempt hair.
‘Nothing. Nothing at all.’
June grinned.
‘Well, I did try to tell you. Jimmy used to say, “You can trust everyone but still trust no one, June. It’s the only way to get on in this world.” I didn’t really know what he meant till now.’
‘If you’re lying to me, June, I’ll find out and then you’ll wish it was the Davidsons coming after you because when I get annoyed I can give anyone a run for their money. You should listen to what they say about me and take heed, girl. I’ll rip your fucking heart out and laugh while I’m doing it.’
June shrugged nonchalantly.
‘I can’t tell you what I don’t bloody know, can I?’
Maureen leaned across the table and sighed.
‘Listen to me, June. Half of me believes you, but I tell you now - if you’re lying you’ll be sorry. And that is no idle threat. There’s money to be pulled in and it has to be pulled in soon, right? The Davidsons want their bunce and so do I. There’ll be no auction of Jimmy’s stuff because we’ve already paid a high price for it. Remember that, keep it in the forefront of your mind. If you keep information close to your chest, there’ll be more than one unhappy punter looking for you, June.
‘It’s not just the Davidsons and me involved in this, it’s also the Bannerman family. Now Mickey Bannerman wants what Jimmy had and so do the Davidsons. You think about that and if and when you want a chat, come and see me, okay? Because I know what the score is and I walk in these circles every day of my life. They respect me, understand me, and want to work with me as much as Davey Davidson does. If you take anything to Mickey
Maureen was livid and she didn’t try to hide it.
‘The Davidsons will be after you, Junie, you realise that, don’t you? And unlike me they’ll literally stop at nothing to find out what you know. I am not threatening you, mate, I am just stating a fact.’
June looked into her eyes.
‘So that’s who was behind it, is it? Davey Davidson, the poor man’s friend, Jimmy’s mate and business partner to be or so I understood. You set Jimmy up, didn’t you? You never wanted him, you just blew my life apart on a whim. Because you, Maureen high and fucking mighty Carter, wanted something he wasn’t prepared to give anyone. You were after his business. Poor Jimmy. He thought the sun shone out of your arse. And me? Well, I was just good old June. Use and abuse her, give her a couple of grand and then forget she ever existed. Well, girl, looks like you fucked up this time. Should have got your hands on his dewberries before you had him topped.’
Maureen’s face was hard, her cheekbones standing out like beacons in the whiteness of her skin.
‘Looks like you’ve dropped the proverbial bollock, girl.’
June enjoyed the other woman’s discomfiture.
‘I bet Davey Davidson will love you, won’t he? Murder done, Old Bill all over the place, and no one any the wiser so far as Jimmy’s contacts are concerned. I’d say this was an almighty fuck up. Well, the safe’s in there and you can tear the place apart if you like, but I tell you now, you’ll find nothing.’
‘You seem very sure about that, Junie. Is there something you’re not telling me?’
June shrugged.
‘What’s not to tell? All I know is, Jimmy’s tucked you all up by the sound of it. And I’m glad he has. Because for all he dumped me, Maureen, he still deserved better than you .’
Fifteen minutes later Maureen had trashed the place. June had watched her, drinking tea and smoking all the while. She’d allowed herself one or two little grins as she saw Maureen becoming more and more desperate as time went by.
‘Found anything yet?’
Maureen pushed one sweating hand through her now unkempt hair.
‘Nothing. Nothing at all.’
June grinned.
‘Well, I did try to tell you. Jimmy used to say, “You can trust everyone but still trust no one, June. It’s the only way to get on in this world.” I didn’t really know what he meant till now.’
‘If you’re lying to me, June, I’ll find out and then you’ll wish it was the Davidsons coming after you because when I get annoyed I can give anyone a run for their money. You should listen to what they say about me and take heed, girl. I’ll rip your fucking heart out and laugh while I’m doing it.’
June shrugged nonchalantly.
‘I can’t tell you what I don’t bloody know, can I?’
Maureen leaned across the table and sighed.
‘Listen to me, June. Half of me believes you, but I tell you now - if you’re lying you’ll be sorry. And that is no idle threat. There’s money to be pulled in and it has to be pulled in soon, right? The Davidsons want their bunce and so do I. There’ll be no auction of Jimmy’s stuff because we’ve already paid a high price for it. Remember that, keep it in the forefront of your mind. If you keep information close to your chest, there’ll be more than one unhappy punter looking for you, June.
‘It’s not just the Davidsons and me involved in this, it’s also the Bannerman family. Now Mickey Bannerman wants what Jimmy had and so do the Davidsons. You think about that and if and when you want a chat, come and see me, okay? Because I know what the score is and I walk in these circles every day of my life. They respect me, understand me, and want to work with me as much as Davey Davidson does. If you take anything to Mickey
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