Chapter 9
Nicole turned into her driveway after teaching her night class. She noticed the light was on in the guest room, meaning Lia was back at her house, too. She rolled her computer bag into the house and heard Ringo.
Woof, woof, woof!
“Hi, boy! What’s that you have there? Did Aunt Lia treat you to a bone?” Nicole asked, happy to see her companion.
“Yes, and I am treating you to a glass of Malbec. I picked up this highly recommended bottle on the way here. I figured we could sip it while debriefing.” Lia handed Nicole a glass of red wine.
“Oh, yes, I need to indulge this evening. I’m so wiped out from teaching thermodynamics. It’s a four-hour class.” Nicole kicked off her shoes by the door and put her computer bag in the front closet. “I just remembered I’m supposed to call Dean t
