GG01 - Sudden Anger (33 page)

"Hi, Lieutenant. You got here at a good time!" Gracie shouted as she got closer.

"Hope I'm not so late the food's all gone," Ken said. "What's going on?"

"Oh, it's wonderful!" Gracie replied. "Clay just proposed to Mom. I'm so happy for them! And no, you didn't miss the food, there's plenty left, just help yourself."

"You go on back to your friends," Ken told her. "I'll fill a plate and come join you. When we get a chance I'd like to talk to you – I've got a real doozie of a case going, and I'd like to see what you think of the evidence."

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