06-20. Remember Me?

On a certain evening, Emad showed up at the local dive bar. Not many people were there, but he made sure his presence was known. 

He kept the bartenders busy rambling on about nothing in particular. He placed drink orders one after another.

And when the juice began to take effect, Emad put on quite a performance. He was loud and boisterous, even did some raving. He stayed in the bar until the ladies kicked him out at closing time, 4:00 am.

Emad stopped by the Woeful Warehouse for a brief check in. The news he received was not to his liking.

Emad: You left early? Without making sure? You bumbling lame-brained ... !

Antwon: Wait! Your wife showed up! I hid around the corner and came back later. The job's done.

Emad: It better be or it's your head next time!

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At dawn, Emad arrived home. Luck was still with him. Bo had decided to check on the horse before work. So it was the son who discovered the body. But by then, no amount of CPR could help the old man.

During the next few days, Emad stayed out of Bebhinn's way. She was all business. He hadn't seen her shed a single tear. Bebhinn was dealing with her father's will and estate legalities. Of course, Emad would examine all those forms and documents later when it came time for signatures. 

But for now, he kept a low profile. The family doctor was calling the death an "unfortunate accident." Mr Walsh had tripped and fallen into the icy pond around midnight during an unusually heavy Spring frost.

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Larry Walsh knew his death had been no accident. But that was about all he remembered. He just knew though. Someone he trusted had betrayed him.

And Larry wasn't leaving Rinn Fada until he got his revenge.

He wandered through his old home that first morning, barely conscious. No one else seemed to notice him either. Not yet anyway.

Then Larry made contact. Sparky the horse saw him and knew who he was!

But Larry couldn't continue his haunting. His spirit faded and was drawn back to the grave. Larry slept.

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The next night, Larry caught sight of a familiar man. Who was he now? Larry remembered some angry words. Threats. But then ... there was something about Bebhinn. What about Bebhinn? 

Oh, yes! His daughter and this man, they were together now. In his home! Like they owned it instead of Larry. That could not be right! He had to speak to Bebhinn and tell her. This home belonged to HIM!

Larry: Bebhinn. Bebhinn. ... Listen.

Bebhinn: Father! My god!

Larry: I see them. Shouldn't be there. 

Bebhinn: Hush, Father! You must leave!

Larry: Not dead. No. No. No.

Bebhinn: What, what are you saying?

Larry: In the fog. They killed me.

Bebhinn: Father, it was an accident. No one was there. No one.

Larry: They were THERE! ... Grabbed me. Forced me under.

Bebhinn: No. Go away, Father! This can't be happening.

Larry: One came. One left. Still alive. But no help for me. No help ... for ... me.

Bebhinn: No! Father, I won't listen anymore!

Bebhinn rushed from the house and drove away. Larry floated alone through the rooms. He felt his energy failing again, but he had to remember. There was someone else. A young man.

Warned me. Who was he? ... Yes, the knight's medallion! ... Find the medallion. Find the knight.