People come home for different reasons--- to explore their roots, to get even; sometimes they just need to get their laundry done. Harry Kraft came back to Chicago for the hot dogs. 
American Century #18 is an issue of the series American Century (Volume 1) with a cover date of October, 2002. It was published on August 21, 2002.
Synopsis for "Beth Wish part 2 of 5"
Harry confronts his estranged wife, Beth, who is not surprised to see him, even though he was thought to be dead. Corrupt Detectives McFadden and Giambone are collecting protection-racket money from the Kit Kat Klub, as well and are trying to increase their take to 15 percent. They bust the Kit Kat Klub, but Beth, the owner, will not play ball. She pays the bail money for herself and her girls, but tells the corrupt detectives that they will still be getting only 10 percent. harry introduces his friend Ethlie to Artie Combs, but then after fighting off some ruffians on the way home, gets romantic with her. Meanwhile, Artie Combs is having problems with his Parole Officer, Wermer, whom is making him pull a job cracking a safe. The story ends with Beth asking Harry for help with the cops that are squeezing her for a payoff.
Appearing in "Beth Wish part 2 of 5"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Detective Tommy McFadden
- Detective Michael Giambone
- Officer Willson
- Wermer (Artur Combs' Parole Officer)
Other Characters:
- Ethlie
- Beth
- Brigitte
- Freckles
- Candy
- Sunny
- Ray Baker (Piano / Ray Baker Trio)
- Theodore Roosevelt (Percussion / Ray Baker Trio)
- Arthur "Artie" Combs (Tenor Saxaphone / Ray Baker Trio)
Locations:
- American Century (Reality)
- Illinois
- Chicago
- Clam Shack (Bar)
- Kit Kat Klub
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