“WE’RE HERE,” LIZZIE said, and pointed up ahead and to the right at the “Book Keepers” sign dangling from its chains. Donny insisted on opening her cab door for her at the curb before paying the driver, so Lizzie entertained herself by checking out the window display until she sensed Donny at her side. He grinned, reached over and opened the store’s front door for her as well.
“After you,” he said with a flourish, wiggling his eyebrows.
She laughed and curtsied. “Why, thank you, kind sir,” she replied in an exaggerated Southern accent before flouncing through the open doorway.
“Lizzie!” Rick exclaimed as he looked up. “Great to see you again.” He came around the front counter and gave her a quick hug. “How’s it going? Are you doing all right?”
“No worries,” she said. “I’m tougher than
