times cause for measures

Jessica wandered down the poor streets for a while, none of the shops seemed that appealing to her. She tried asking people for directions or any clues for her case file but she always recieved nasty responses. The town folk down this were clearly much less interested to talk than the main folk.

Jessica soon found herself leaving the town, and headed into a neighbourhood. The houses were just as run down as the shops, as they were squashed together and were very bland. On the left side of the road, there was a playground which looked abandoned. Jessica almost considered going to each house and asking people if they'd like to answer any questions.

"Oi Miss! Over here!" A random teenage boy yelled at Jessica, he was leaning on the metal fence in the playground. Jessica turned to look, seeing a group of about three teenagers all boys staring at her. Normally she would've ignored their cat calls, but they were first people she'd met in Pinesdale that actually wanted to speak to her. "Yes? How may I help?" Jessica responded, walking up to the playground fence by the boys.

"You that reporter we sometimes see on the tv?" The boy asked. "Yeah I am actually, and I'm working on a new story, do you guys wanna answer some questions?" Jessica asked, she hated teenagers, but she held back her complaints in hopes for answers. "Nahh sounds kinda boring, was only wondering who you were as I recognised ya." The boy responded, chuckling with his friends.

Jessica took a deep sigh, she was shocked that she'd expected anything from these teenagers. "But I do know a lady who'll gladly answer your questions, we'll take you there, for a price." The boy added, realising Jessica was about to leave. "That would be great, name your price." Jessica perked up with joy, a lead was a lead. "50 dollars." The boy demanded, holding out his hand as a gesture for money.

Jessica was taken back by the high sum of money. She was going to complain about it when she saw how dark it was already getting. Outraged, she reached for her purse and grabbed $50. "Fine, here's your fucking money you cheek, now take me there!"

The boy pulled the biggest smile on his face, he was gobsmacked that actually worked! He was expecting the number to drop massively. "Right this way then." All three teenagers jumped over the fence and directed Jessica away.

The final teenager to jump the fence hung back while the others walked off. Once they were out of hearing range he grabbed his phone and called a number. "Yo mom, we found that chick who fucked our life up, we're gonna take her to that lady's place and show her some payback. Yeah we're doing it for you, I know you won't do anything about it so we will! Oh yeah it'll be a big lesson for her! We'll make sure of it!"