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1 - Nadia

"So we're watching this show, about a wo a hitman for her husband, and I tell Hank that's what I'll do the next time he leaves his dirty socks on the floor"

Stella's pickup rolled alongside ed down the empty dirt road, her n so she could talk

"And he says, go ahead, just make sure you ask Nadia Stafford to do it"

A ine and the pant of the two German shepherds at my side

"Why?" I asked finally, trying for a laugh

"Because Hank says that's what da for a hitman Hire a cop by mistake"

I did laugh at that It was true Finding an actual hite citizen, and people al to an undercover cop instead It's not as if you're going to find a hired killer living down your street Or jogging alongside your truck

"Well, I' Hank eat at the diner It'll kill hih"

That got a guffaw loud enough to startle Rex Scout looked ather eyes at his puppy nerves

"How about that new un?"

"Um, yesbut"

She grinned "Don't worry I won't try to hire hi so?"

"Hehas"

"Well, ask if he wants to go hunt wild turkeys with the boys nexthihborly Invite hiames"

I made a noncommittal sound and said, "How about we have you and Hank to dinner? John's in the States right now, but he'll be back by next weekend"

"I won't turn down E"

"Good I'll call you later this week"