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“So, hoork this weekend?”

Soon they would take the turn onto Margravine Road and kick up the pace Then Chance would have to shift his focus to breathing instead of this endless small talk

“She…” For some reason Ty hesitated to say Vicki’s name It was ridiculous, it wasn’t like he would conjure her up just by speaking her name Or worse, conjure up the inter her yesterday ot blind drunk, danced in the streets, and passed out on the way home”

“Vicki?” Chance asked in disbelief And Ty could understand his surprise Vicki eet, and generally liked to have a good ti reht “No shit? Good for her But that must have been a headache”

“I handled it”

“Of course, you did,” Chance said with an out of breath chuckle “Oh, yeah, I got that classic Alien box set I’ve been talking about Figured I’d bring beers tonight, and we could watch at yours?”

“Depends on Vicki” Ty shrugged, not particularly interested But it wasn’t like he had anything better to do

Still, their schedules revolved around Vicki, and if she went out tonight, Chance would be working

“Yeah, I mean, of course, but are you up for it? If I’m not on duty?”

“Fine” They took the corner, picked up speed, and Ty was finally able to enjoy the rest of his run, in peace

“Morning, ma’am”

As usual, Tyler aiting in the lobby outside the penthouse at seven-thirty sharp Mondaya navy-blue suit, a pale blue open-necked shirt, and shiny black co

As usual, she felt positively underdressed next to him She wore a siht red and green bilu of coffee was clutched in her right hand