CHAPTER 9
Jeff read the business card I handed him and chuckled. "The guy's name is Marmaduke? Like the dog in the comic strip?"
"Yeah, I wouldn't bring that up," I said, "sore subject. Just call him Duke." I paused. "Do you want me to give him a heads-up about your situation? I owe him a call anyway." What was wrong with me? Why did I have to be so damn helpful? It was borderline pathological…
Jeff nodded gratefully. "That would be terrific, Jamie. I've been so upset about this but Tracy said you'd know what to do. That woman is always right, it's uncanny."
"Must be why you married her," I teased.
"Twice!" He laughed. "After the first time, I learned my lesson. She's stuck with me now."
"Celebrating two anniversaries a year must get expensive."
"You got that right," he said, "but s
