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The blond beauty who had introduced herself in the super in his face a lot these past few days As stunning as she was, there was so he couldn’t quite put his finger on Whatever it was, his gut told him to stay away Not that he was interested anyway

Michael nodded “Yeah, she’s been pretty obvious about that”

“I’ossip, but you should know she’s not well liked around here She’s doing her best to ingratiate herself with everyone again, but she’s not to be trusted”

“I got that impression What did she do?”

“Well, other than being a spoiled brat … You know Cooper’s? The bar”

“Yeah”

“Owned by Cooper Lawson Good guy Well respected and well liked She was married to him, cheated on him With his best friend Jack Devlin” Jeff let that sink in He’d filled Michael in on the dynamics of the Devlin fa to do with his family business “Then apparently, she tried to pullbetter He’s married to one of the local doctors now”

None of that surprised or bothered Michael “You don’t need to warn me off Dana I’m not interested”

Jeff nodded “Your mystery woman?”

Michael s about Dahlia Four days was too long He needed to drop by her shop See where her head was at

“Just be prepared for Dana Kell said she’s determined to have you by her side in the parade”

“No one is talking est it”

Jeff rubbed a hand over his face “I don’t knohat I was thinking letting the others do it”

“Community spirit,” Michael offered “It’s not that bad I think people will love seeing their officers do it Just notit”

“It’s not that I don’t enjoy town events” Jeff shrugged “But there’s no way I’ around town like an idiot As for you, I’ll tell Kell to back off Dahlia will find another Mr Incredible to suit up”