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Shea held the door for Annie as they entered LezBeans. The place was still busy with their midafternoon crowd. Nita waved and stepped out from behind the front counter. “Oh my goddess, Shea, what happened to your face? D’you get in an accident?”
“A fight actually. Some guys caused a bit of trouble at yesterday’s bike night event.”
“Damn! Well, knowing you, I’m sure you gave as good as you got.”
Shea shrugged.
“And who is this little cutie pie?” Nita kneeled down to Annie’s height.
“This is my niece, Annie.”
“Pleasure to meet you, Annie. How’s your day going so far?”
“I got kicked out of school.” Annie’s lower lip poked out in a pout.
“Uh-oh.” Nita looked up at Shea.
“Some kid at school was harassing her and she stood up for herself. So naturally, they suspended her for three d
