Fellow the Money

"Fellow the Money" is the second episode of the second season of Privates, a segment of It's All Been Done Radio Hour. It was the opening segment of Show LXII. It was performed on August 8th, 2020. It has not yet been released on the podcast.
Written by Jerome Wetzel
Directed by Samantha Stark
Previous episode: "Ex Mas"
Next episode: "Frank in the Bank, Jake in the Bed"
== The Story ==
It's December 26th, and Detective Jake Cotton begins investigating the missing fortune of Dame Cordelia Bench. He begins at the home of Jonathan Cobalt Featherweight, Cordelia's money manager. Jonathan meets Jake with hostility, especially when Jake can't believe Jonathan doesn't know where the money want. Jake wants to see the books, but Jonathan is not inclined to let him, despite Cordelia wanting Jonathan to help Jake.
Just when the two are at an impasse, Frank Berry shows up, only slighted miffed Jake started work without him. Jonathan is delighted to see Frank, and invites him into his office, offering a drink. Reluctantly, at Frank's request, Jonathan allows Jake to accompany them. While Jonathan is in the kitchen, Frank says they're wasting their time here, Jonathan has nothing to do with the missing funds. Frank asks Jake to follow his lead.
Jonathan returns with the drinks and spills one on Jake. Frank asks if they can take a look at the books, and Jonathan allows it. Jake notices missing money, and Jonathan says he has noticed, too, but doesn't know where it's gone. Jake copies some of the information down, making sure not to implicate Cordelia in his notes.
Monologuing, Jake admits Frank came in handy, and might continue to do so for this particular case.
Swinging back by his apartment for a clean shirt before he heads to the bank, Jake finds Judy Bench waiting. She says a little birdie told her he might be coming home this morning, and she drops her coat, showing some attention-getting lingerie. Jake is suspicious, thinking Frank may have sent her to keep Jake out of the way. She denies Frank is the one that told her, then asks if Jake is going to grill her or drill her? When she denies Jake's request to do both, he can't help but choose the latter.
== Guest Starring ==
* Erik Bobbitt as Jonathan Cobalt Featherweight
== Trivia ==
* The role of Jonathan was written for Erik Bobbitt after participated in a multi-theatre audition. Erik had also worked with Jerome and much of the cast on a Buffy the Vampire Slayer "Once More With Feeling" performance.
Category:Privates Season 2