Moira sat at her desk typing furiously to meet her deadline when her phone rang. She wanted to ignore it, needed to ignore it, but she couldn’t. She always feared missing out on something. Maybe something great.
She looked at the screen. It wasn’t a number she recognized, but since it was local, she didn’t think it was a telemarketer. “Hello?”
“Hi, Moira, it’s Gabby Ruiz. I have a favor to ask.”
“Shoot.” She saved the article on her computer and stood and stretched.
“I have no idea what I’m doing for this Lincoln Park Zoo thing this weekend. Jimmy acts like it’s no big deal. I just show up on his arm and it all works out.” A heavy breath filled the air. “This case is important. We’re working for the mayor. Don’t tell Jimmy I told you that. Bottom line, I don’t want things f****d up bec
