Bogey Man 03 - They Call Me Ace by McGraw Marja

Author:McGraw, Marja [McGraw, Marja]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Mystery: Cozy - Humor - Los Angeles
ISBN: 1610090675
Publisher: Dark Oak Mysteries
Published: 2013-07-12T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-two

“Grab the dogs,” I said, jumping out of my chair.

Chris took out after Sherlock and I turned to Watson, who was headed in my general direction. I saw Mikey looking from dog to dog, trying to decide which one he should help chase.

I patted my chest. “Come, Watson.” She looked from me to a plate of food on one of the tables and hesitated. Thankfully, she sat down while trying to make up her mind. I could almost read her mind. Mom or food, food or Mom. I picked up a piece of cod from Mikey’s plate and slowly headed for the dog.

Tapping the space between my eyes, I said, “Watch.” Watson knew this command well, but her gaze wavered before she finally concentrated on me. “Good girl.”

Holding the fish out for her to see, I patted my chest again and repeated the Come command.

“Look out!” Chris yelled.

Unfortunately for me, I was so focused on Watson that I didn’t see Sherlock headed my way. Zooming past Watson, he dove for the cod I held in my hand and knocked me over.

The fish went flying. While I lay flat on my back, Sherlock licked my hand hoping there was more cod, and Watson licked my face. I rolled my eyes, knowing any sense of propriety was long gone.

“That’s twice in one night, you big lugs. Knock me over again and you’ll be staying home tomorrow night.” I tried to sit up but the Labs weren’t finished checking me over for food.

Chris grabbed the two dogs’ collars and pulled them off me, leading them back to the office. Chris Sr. and another male customer helped me up and tried to make sure I was okay. I thanked them and assured them that the only thing hurt was my pride. I headed for the Ladies Room so I could wash my fishy hands.

Returning to the table, I found that Lila and Nate had joined Chris Sr. and Judith. Mikey had pulled over a fifth chair.

“Well,” I said, feeling defeated, “I wonder how long it’ll take for someone to call this little fiasco in to the Health Department. How the heck did the dogs get out, anyway?”

Judith laughed. “Are you kidding? Between me and Lila singing, and you and the dogs, people are buzzing about wanting to come back soon. One guy told me you and the dogs gave him the best laugh he’s had in a long time, and his wife wanted to know if we sing here on a regular basis. You can’t top that kind of publicity. Word-of-mouth is going to bring more people in.”

“Unless someone blabs and the Health Department closes us down.”

Ben and Cloene stopped to compliment Lila and Judith on their singing.

Cloene patted my back. “I hope you won’t be too sore in the morning. That was quite a workout.” She started to laugh, and I couldn’t blame her.

I smiled. “Thank you. Uh, dinner is on the house,” I

whispered. I couldn’t foot the bill for all the guests, but Cloene had been through a lot in the last few days.

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