"Pooch? Oh, the. Thing. Right." Carlton stumbled over the words. "Just met him, actually. Interesting guy." He cleared his throat and shook his head slightly. "Anyway, just take care of yourself, miss."

Not like he was going to force her to talk to him. "And if you have any new information, you feel free to contact me on this device. Carlton Lassiter. I'll pick up right away."