I remembered lots of things I’d heard about cops, how they were hard to get close to, hard to have relationships with. Some of that was hype from television and movie dramas, but I’d heard enough personal stories to know it was often true.
Tony put on his helmet and swung onto the bike. He started it, gunned it once, then pulled away from the curb. Just before he turned the corner he raised his hand. It could have been to signal a turn, but his fingers formed a victory “V.”
The future seemed more promising, all at once. I smiled, then went back into the tearoom, ready for a cuppa.
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Patrice Greenwood was born and raised in New Mexico, and remembers when dusty dogs rolled in the Santa Fe plaza. She loves afternoon tea, old buildings, gourmet tailgating at the opera, and solving puzzles.
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