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Gavin nodded. “Your funeral.” “But you’re not going with us.” “I get it! You’ve made it abundantly clear you don’t wish my presence. You afraid I’ll scare her off?” “Maybe a little, yeah. You have this way of trying to take over and organize things. I want a…

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“Someone drugged you?” “Aye. Wish I knew who.” “Where were you?” “The Pub.” She nodded, easing onto the chair rather than staying on the arm. The pepper spray went on the TV stand behind her. “Do you think someone there drugged you?” “It’s the only place I’ve been.…

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“Does he work?” “Yes. In fact, he just got another job. I’ll be helping him sometimes, when I can.” “Doing what? Something demeaning, menial?” “No, as a matter of fact, Hal is a musician. A very good one.” Maeve knew that would sit well with her father. There…

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“Why am I still here? I don’t know anything. Could you please let me get home and go to bed? I’ve been up twenty-two hours, Ms. Hasselhoff. I’m dog tired and I have to work tomorrow. Just because I’m the boss doesn’t mean I can sleep in.” “I…

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After a moment or two of deliberation, I called Alyce. Fortunately, she answered. “Parker!” she screeched. Alyce is a very loud girl. Nothing wrong with that, just a fact. She is enthusiastic and used to admire my performance in a very vocal manner. Does great things for a…

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“Are you sure you don’t want to stay with us tonight?” he asked. “No. I need to be here.” Penn, Saul and Jasper exchanged a look. “I know that look. That’s the one that says, She’s being a delusional, emotional woman and we need to exert our manly…

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“Can we be of assistance, Captain Slatterly?” “Captain Drexel, I’m unsure how until I know the situation on planet. Riley’s a sneaky bastard. He allowed himself to be taken into custody. I can’t conceive of a man like him doing that without a reason, can you?” “No, sir,…

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Drake slid in the door of his classroom as the bell rang. His professor looked up sharply, frowning. “Late? Mr. Mann, you are never late.” His Georgia accent flavored the words. “Had to drop my nephew at school. Sorry, Dr. Temple.” “Considering it’s the first time in your…