NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO NOT ROOOOOOOLAND!

Who could have done such a thing to such a lovely man.

Roland

NOOOOOOOO - *falls to the floor sobbing hysterically*


He was the love of my life...

We were going to be married....
Who could do this to him....

*wipes away the tears and composes herself*

I can't believe it.   I was only talking to him a little earlier! He was being his usual self, cracking jokes, reminding me who was boss in that charming way he had

Whats all the crying about.. Good God what have you done to Roland!!! *drops drink*

*sneers*

Oh Scarlett, I can't imagine how you are feeling. What a shock it must be to lose your meal ticket.

Blimey, Roland  Poor guy.

He was going to sell this place to Sharp Sid from Chicago...

He was going to be a househusband - all he wanted to do was to see my name in lights...


And now he will never make that pumpkin pie he promised.

Is he dead?? That's a lot of blood. Anyone called for a medic??

How can you say that?

I loved him -I thought his little fat belly was cute.

oh no    poor man 

Did you have sex with Roland Bet?

How recently?

Get back to the bar Vi.....this is nothing to do with you! You're just a lowly employee...... not like myself. Roland was my mentor!

The show must go on.

How dare you??

He would not sleep with that floozy - he loved ME I tell you

Oh god daddy!!! 

Who could have done this to you!

Im numb, completely numb.

I will never rest till i find out  

Till then, we will do as i have always done, and keep The Sweaty Palms running, just as you would have wished 

I need a drink..

Daddy had much more taste than that!

Good evening ladies and gentlemen. My name is Chip Leader. For those of you who have been living on Mars for the last 20 years and have no idea who I am count yourself lucky that you are in the presence of the reigning world poker champion. I am on my way to a tournament in Africa but decided to stay in Vegas along the way to relieve my co-professionals of their purses.

Winning comes easily to me and with money comes power and the affection of the ladies so I have no complaints about my choice of profession. There are those amongst us who envy my skills and success and it has often been claimed that there is an element of dishonesty to my methods but take it from me, I do not need to cheat to win. I read the cards as easily as you might read a book and I never get them wrong.

There are obvious advantages to my profession. You will never know my inner thoughts no matter how long you gaze into my eyes. I could murder your next of kin and stand in front of you and claim no knowledge of the act and you will believe me. Have no doubt about that. But I am here today to tell you I am  no murderer. I am innocent of this crime and as events unfold during this investigation it will become clear I played no part in the horrific murder of Roland Ewynn.

By the looks of things.. Yes.

How dare you?

*punches VD a good 'un*

Roland was a good friend, but nothing more! He helped me out, gave me the job as Pit Boss at sweaty Palms. Bloody good I am at my job too, ask anyone, everyone knows it, Roland knew it. He was lucky to have me working for him!

He doesn't mess with women who are worth something to him, women who have a backbone and could make it without him....... he goes for little girl lost types. Girls he can fool into thinking he's gonna make them a star.

Alright O'Floosy... did you terminate that poor sod's life?

Or do I need to bring out the electrical equipment 

How are we supposed to believe you?

Now.. was this chicken edible? 

What? .. just asking!!


Z.

*narrows eyes*

Mmmm......yeah I've heard the rumours and I'm watching you Prick Leader.

You'd better not even THINK about cheating in my ...erm....this casino. I'll be on to you like a shot. They don't call me Pit Bull for nothing you know!

Actually they don't call me that at all.....they call me Hawkeyes.  But I'm working on it.

Since I am not guilty of this crime, it does not matter if you believe me or not. No proof can be found of a murder I did not commit.

"Vi, the usual please and make it a double. First my stage partner Dwight B'Hindyou is killed.  His sudden death almost destroyed me, but for the help and assistance of my wonderful friend Roland Ewynne, who allowed me to take the stage once more as a stage magician and hypnotist . Now Roland is dead too! I can't believe it, I was just getting Mr Tax Man off  my back with all the bookings Roland was throwing my way.  

I can't take this. Sits in chair sobbing....

You haven't been listening lady. I don't need to cheat. I'm  that good. Where can I get a drink in this dump?

Listen sister if that was a dig at me, forget it... I am an award winning actress - I was given the Best Actress Award at the Outstanding Screen Cast Awards reception.

Roland and I had something special - you hear?

Will someone get that dog out of here!

THAT'S A LIE!!!!

He would NEVER do that! Roland loved this place. It was his life!

Mr Leader.... I like you... 

I like a man who has self belief....

ummm I think the gangster gentleman doth protest too much 

He couldn't do that to me!!!!

There seems to be an R missing on the end of that award Scarface.

Well forgive me if I am not as composed as some,..

Wow...you got over poor Roland quick didn't you Scart-plug.

I'd give it up if I were you. Mr Leader won't be beating my tables.....he will be leaving here a poorer man, you mark my words.

*flutters eyelashes at Chip* That was some speech you gave there, need a drink to soothe the throat??


*spots Harry having a weep* Awww, Harry, you've had a rough time of it, ain't ya? Here, have a Slow Comfortable Screw on me.

So what's with the rubber chicken then? Any ideas?

OI.....HOUDIDME.......do you use rubber chickens in your act? It sounds like something a third rate magician would do.

So, Roland was going to marry the starlet and flog this place was he? Blimey Scarlett, what type of films were you going to make? Cos Julia Roberts you are not.


Bet, never seen you like this, have a seat and I'll pour you a stiff one, oh, sorry, no pun intended.