❝You callin’ me a
dog, Mr. Grimes?❞Obviously she is aware
that he doesn’t mean it that way.
But throw her the opportunity to
make the joke and she definitely
will.
At first, the Sheriff doesn’t
know whether she is joking
or not. He stiffens slightly
before easing up and allowing
a chuckle to escape.
❝ Funny. You gonna help
or not? ❞

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