I finished up the closing routine just as Rocky came over. “Hot date tonight, woman?” I asked, feigning innocence.
She blushed deeply and grinned. “Yep. Going to see a movie after we get dinner.”
“Good,” I said. “I’m happy for you two.”
Rocky’s smile almost reached her ears as she saw Marcus outside the door at her car. “See you tomorrow, Harvey.”
I waved back, set the alarm, and put on Mayhem’s leash. It was the perfect evening for a walk, and my girl knew it. She didn’t even pull as we headed up Main Street past Max’s restaurant. The sidewalk tables were full, and I was eager to move Mayhem along before she helped herself to someone’s roll. But Max grabbed my arm, interrupting himself in the middle of taking a young couple’s order.
“Harvey. It’s wonderful to see you. You look absolu
