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“With the kids”

“And the chief knows you’re here, huh? And who you’re with?” Rusty persisted

“I’m really not sure what the chief does and doesn’t know, but I’m sure you’ll fill him in,” Mimi said

“Oh, yeah, I’ll fill him in”

If anyone other than Rusty had just said that… But he wasn’t being snarky He was just being Rusty

Milanced around the crowded restaurant The entire place was still looking at them After thirty-five years you’d think she’d be used to it And she sort of was, but this was getting downright ridiculous Not to mention it could potentially interfere in her ability to do her duty as mayor It was time to take matters into her own hands

She stood “May I have your attention, everyone?” she said loudly

“Oh, you have our attention, all right,” a female voice shouted It was Sarah Nelson, from the library

“Awesome So most everyone here knowsBay, but in case you’ve been living under a rock, I’an to applaud “Thanks, I appreciate that, but let me make this quick and to the point Yes, Zeke and I are separated—” The crowd began talking all at once Mimi held a hand up to silence thes Maybe we’ll get back together Or ht now The point I’ anyone else, but I’m sure if and when that happens, you all will be the first to kno, tonight, I’er to discuss the future of this town It is not a date Let me repeat It Is Not A Date So, I’d appreciate it if we all went back to clogging our arteries and eating our French fries and burgers” She setically “No offense er World”

Maura, the assistantto listen to Mi with the rest of the place, save Mimi a thumbs up

“Good So…carry on, people,” Mimi said

Everyone turned their attentions back to their respective tables and resu

Rusty scratched the top of his head “So…does this mean I should tell the chief or not?”

“I have total confidence that you’ll use your best judgment on that, Rusty,” Mimi said

“Oh, yeah, okay, sure” He walked away, looking confused