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Ellie leaned over by Alison as Harker walked away with the manager of The Blue Newb.
“He likes you.” She poked Alison’s arm.
“Who? The manager? You think?” Alison stared at the two men.
“No, not the manager. Harker.”
“Barker? No.” Alison chuckled. “I drive him crazy. He’s said it a hundred times.”
“I thought his name was Harker?” She was so embarrassed. She’d been calling the man the wrong name all night.
“It is but I call him Barker in my head because all he does is bark at me.” She lowered her voice, imitating Harker’s. “Alison, the program isn’t fast enough. Alison, my computer isn’t working. What did you do to it? Alison, shut up for one second so I can think.” She rolled her eyes. “That man doesn’t talk; he yells.”
“I didn’t notice that. All I see is a guy who can bar
