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"Carter's people had cameras on the doors. I've seen what happened. Good
job, Cade."
Another damned 'good job'. Cade wished someone would -- maybe just once --
say something original, or even just 'well done', but he nodded as he replied,
"Thanks. What now?"
"For you? Nothing, unless Dante or Carter have questions about what
happened. Head to the ops room and file a report, then you're off duty. Mandi
will be along after they finish with the news people and convention photos."
"How'd she do? Fourth? Fifth?"
Trying to look as if he hated to be the bearer of bad news, John said,
"Sixth, I think. Sorry. She just doesn't look enough like Mandi Steele. Won
herself a consolation prize, though."
With a grin, Cade said, "Big deal. That's like 'Everybody Gets A Ribbon' day
at an elementary school."
Through his earpiece came Davis's, "John, Danvers needs a word with you."
Shrugging, John said, "Duty calls. See you later. Don't forget that report
before you sign out for the night."
Cade nodded and took his earpiece off as he headed for the escalators.
Stopping in the lobby for a free newspaper at the luggage desk, he took out his
reading glasses and scanned the news, then dug out the comics as he waited for
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