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Ray hit speed dial to get Autumn.
“Hi, Honey,” she answered.
“You can call me honey, or you can call me Lieutenant Reed!”
“I’m so proud of you! Congratulations!”
“Everyone shook my hand, even the other candidates. It’s great going into the job with so much support.”
“They know you’ll do right by them and have an ear to listen when there’s an issue.”
“A bunch of us are going to Hannigan’s Bar to celebrate tonight. Mind if I drop off Ace before I head out?”
“Not at all. Chrissy will be thrilled. And he’s the next best protector we have besides you.”
“An officer will still be outside until I get there.”
“That’s fine. See you soon.”
Sarah Kelly arrived on time for her interview wearing a white blouse with black slacks. She spun her long blonde hair into a twist. It looked lik
