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“I think so.”

“Let’s go, then.”

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“NOLA Guides?” Monica asked when they arrived.

“Yup,” Bridgette said as she pulled open the door.

“What are we doing here?”

“Hey, Mel,” Bridgette greeted when she saw Melinda behind the counter.

“Hey. What are you doing here?”

“Looking for a tour.”

“Youneed a tour?” Melinda asked.

“Monica does,” she replied.

“Monica?” Melinda quickly looked over at Bridgette’s companion. “You’re Monica?”

“I suppose I am,” Monica replied.

“This is Melinda, my best friend,” Bridgette introduced. “She basically runs this place.”

“I see,” Monica said.

“And you want a tour?” Melinda asked Monica.

Monica turned to Bridgette.

“Are you doing the Jackson Square one?”

“No, Jill is,” Melinda replied.

“Perfect. Sign us up.” Bridgette pulled out her wallet.

“I’m not charging you.” Melinda laughed. “Just tip Jill.”

“Cool. Thanks.”

“It starts in about five minutes. You can meet her right outside.” Melinda pointed through the glass door.

“Do you want to go with us?” Bridgette asked her.

“No, I’m working. I’m in the office today.”

“Drinks later?”

“Yeah, maybe,” Melinda replied. “I’ll text you. I haven’t talked to Kyle about our plans tonight yet.”

“Just because you’re dating, doesn’t mean you have to spend every night together,” Bridgette pointed out.

“Well, we’re not dating; we’re a couple, Bridge. And Iwantus to spend every night together, so there’s that.”

“Should I wait outside?” Monica asked.

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