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WHERE DO I DRAW THE LINE?
Jo takes my apartment key, and I stand back while she does her check. When she gives me the all clear, I step in and close the door. Jo swoops me up in a kiss, making me giggle. Darcy comes galloping into the room when he hears me and starts rubbing all over both our legs.
He makes it so hard to walk, I finally bend down and pick him up. He has to be in the right mood to be carried. Apparently, this isn’t one of those times. After a couple of steps, cooing to him and scratching, his tail flicks and I don’t drop him fast enough. On his way down, he swipes, catching my chin.
“Ow!” He disappears into the bedroom.
I touch my chin and find tell-tale wetness. “Man, he really got me. I better go clean this up before I make a mess of my shirt.” Cupping my palm ove
