The Nerd Who Loved Me by Thompson Vicki Lewis

Author:Thompson, Vicki Lewis [Thompson, Vicki Lewis]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Romance, Contemporary, Fiction
ISBN: 0312998562
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Published: 2004-08-16T07:00:00+00:00

Harry could feel Lainie's resistance when he suggested helping her formulate a plan. He tried not to get his feelings hurt over it. She'd been on her own for so long that getting advice from others probably seemed like a mistake. But if Joey had hired a PI, then he was committed to getting Dexter back, which wasn't surprising, considering the stakes.

Leo had also warned Harry that the PI might be looking for Lainie, too. Or there might be a second guy on the case, depending on how much money Joey had at his disposal. In any case, Harry and Lainie had limited time before somebody figured out where they were. Leo wasn't sure what Joey would do with the information, but he wanted Harry to be aware of the possibility they'd be tracked to Sedona.

That news could come out later, Harry decided after seeing the way Lainie had reacted to the first bit of data. In the meantime, they could have lunch and maybe talk about a long-range plan for dealing with Joey. A knock on the door told him that lunch had probably arrived.

"There's our lunch." Lainie started toward the door.

"Wait."

She glanced over her shoulder in surprise. "But I heard a voice call out 'Room service.'"

"That doesn't mean it is room service. Don't you ever watch TV?"

"Actually, no, I don't. During the day I'm with Dexter and at night I'm dancing. Although I get your point. But if Joey was just at your mother's house, he couldn't be on the other side of the door."

"No, but... he's hired at least one person to help him, and we don't know exactly what instructions he's given out."

"You think Joey might have hired a hit man?" She laughed and continued toward the door. "No way. He's an ugly drunk, but he wouldn't dream up some assassination attempt. That's not Joey."

Harry curbed his impulse to throw himself in front of the door. She was probably right and there were no hit men prowling around Sedona ready to pick her off. "Check the peephole, anyway. Please."

"If it makes you happy."

"It does. And let's pray it's not Dudley, either."

She peered out. "Not Dudley. Thalia. She's holding a tray with a sack of food from the Golden Arches. Shall we assume it's our lunch, or a hired gun in disguise?"

"Now you're being ridiculous."

"Just making sure I'm not taking a wild chance by opening this door."

"All right, already! Open the door!"

She did, and Thalia walked in.

"My goodness, but it is warm in here," she said. "Maybe I should send Dudley over, after all."

"No, we're fine," Harry said. "Perfectly fine."

"Absolutely fine," Lainie said.

Thalia looked doubtful. "Well, if you're sure."

"Very sure." Harry handed her a tip. "Thanks for the lunch."

"You're welcome. Enjoy. I have to tell you, though, it's cooler outside than it is in here. The clouds are coming in and there's a breeze."

The minute she was gone, Lainie headed for the sliding doors onto the patio. "Let's eat outside."

"I wonder if it's a good idea." Harry

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