The Bruisers

By: Thomas Kennedy

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

“No bother,” I say. “I presume you are still working for Dwyer the Bookie?” “The same.” Christy is relaxed now. “And yeh know our Ciaran here, he’s Dwyer’s nephew.” “I didn’t know that.” “He’s to be my apprentice, to learn the ropes of the debt protection business.” “For Dwyer?” “For Dwyer, his uncle. I’ve bin given him to have under me wing for a year, from last week. After he got out, still on the probation.” “Debt protection, is that some class of insurance?” I seek clarity. Christy laughs and they both grin at each other. “More debt collection,” Christy expands. “We discuss repayments with slow payers.” Conversation in the snug of Mulligans provides insight into debt collection for gamblers