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pull it into the garage. That way, they won't have to worry about the rain.' |
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'You have it all figured out, huh?' Cyndi said. She gave Maureen a sweet smile. 'And guess what happens to you, cutie, when the three of them get you alone.' |
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Maureen didn't need the hint. She'd already figured it out. 'I trust them,' she said. |
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'We're not going to lay a finger on her,' Buddy protested. |
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'Who's talking about fingers?' |
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'I'm not gonna touch her,' Lou said, giving Sheila a solemn look. |
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'If you do,' Cyndi told him, 'I'll know it. I'm gonna check you out when you get back.' |
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He laughed. 'Is that a promise?' |
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'Damn right. And if you think I won't know the difference, man, you've got another think coming.' |
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'If they try anything,' Buddy said, 'I'll bust their heads.' |
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'I left the car keys in the ignition,' Maureen said. |
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'Thanks.' He slapped her thigh, but not very hard. Then he got up and hurried from the room. Maureen saw Doug and Lou exchange glances. She heard quick thuds as Buddy raced upstairs. |
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Doug slipped an arm around Cyndi's back. 'How's about a little something for the road?' he asked, and pulled her closer. |
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