Page 49 of State of Retribution

“Hair and makeup at nine.Lilia and I were wondering if we can take the liberty of coordinating with Marcus on your wardrobe.”He was Sam’s favorite designer.

“Yes, please do.I have no time to think about that, and with you two involved, as well as Davida and Ginger, at least I won’t look feral.”Her hair and makeup women were top-notch.

“We figured you’d say exactly that.Kendra will be there to do your nails, too.”

“Awesome.”

“Your sarcasm is duly noted.”

“Sorry, you’re just doing your job.”

“We know exactly who we work for and wouldn’t have you any other way.”

To the men in the SUV, Sam said, “Roni thinks I’m a delight, too, in case you were wondering.”

“We weren’t,” Freddie said.

Roni laughed.“Do I want to know what’s going on over there?”

“The usual nonsense mixed in with three new murders and a vicious assault.Other than that, just another day in paradise.”

“I don’t know how you do it.”

“Someone’s gotta.May as well be us.”

“I won’t keep you.I’ll email you a schedule for Saturday that you can review when you have a minute.”

“I won’t remember to do it, so maybe leave a copy in the residence for me?”

“Will do.”

“Sorry to be high maintenance.”

“You’re fine.See you soon.”

“Thanks for all you do.”

“My pleasure.”

“Sure it is,” Sam said with a laugh as she closed her phone.“Photo shoot with the kids this weekend.”

“That’ll be fun,” Trulo said.

“It requires hair, makeupandnails.That’s not fun.”

“Most women would disagree,” Trulo said.

“I amnotmost women.”

Freddie’s snort made them all laugh.“What do you think of our rolling circus so far, Doc?”

“Most fun I’ve had all week.”

“You need to get out more,” Sam said.

“That’s true.Maybe you can take me out to play more often.”

“Any time you want, my friend.”

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