Cody Barnes from the ops room entered the room to stand by Mandi's luggage.
"Ma'am," he said, "John sent me for your luggage."
"It's all right there, Cody. Thanks."
"Oh, no problem, ma'am. I'll have it UPS'd tomorrow."
He grabbed the bags and headed for the door. Cade let him out and came back
to lean against the desk.
When he didn't ask, Mandi said, "UPS is easier. Safer for the stuff in them,
too."
Nodding, Cade said, "Figured that."
She parted a finger from her cup to indicate Cade's cup and asked, "You
don't like champagne?"
"Nah. I'm more of a beer person. Or Dr Pepper. Or gin and bitter lemon."
Andrea's snort almost startled him.
When he looked at her, she said, "I just don't believe this, that's all. Gin
and bitter lemon? Me, too. I didn't think anyone else drank those."
"Hm," said Cade. "Horses, cats, gin and bitter lemon, and gorgeous eyes.
That's a damned good score so far. Will you be very surprised if I propose to
you later, ma'am?"
"No, probably not. Will you be very surprised if I accept?"
Cocking his head, Cade said, "Oh, yeah. I'm pretty sure I would be.
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