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Frowning inwardly, Garrett looked towards the Shepherd, as if challenging her to make any nonverbal comment. Daisy had a mind of her own and after a few moments, barked in agreement. Using her front legs, she languidly went to throw them over Mickeyâs shoulders, licking a stripe against her cheek. Once her two cents was put into the conversation, she trotted to go settle herself in the dog bed to the left.Â
âMaybe no more breaking in and instead I give you a key?â The last thing he wanted was for Mickey to come into his apartment and see something she shouldnât. Like nude paintings or incredibly embarrassing notes and letters out in the open. Not even realizing how big of a step that seemed to be, the brunet couldnât help but laugh. âNo one appreciates food more than I do. You could make chicken nuggets and Iâd probably cry about it,â To him, preparing food was the ultimate compliment and one he could always get behind. âHe should be coming within the hour; still partying with his uptight lawyer buddies.â Looking from her to the Shepherd that had now jerked up from being mentioned, he shrugged. âIf you got enough for her I think sheâd appreciate it.â  Rolling his eyes at the wolf comment, he pretended to huff out exaggeratedly.Â
One thing Garrett wasnât was picky. If Mickey had gone through all this trouble to make them an unforgettable New Years, he was open to nearly anything she brought. Even sparkling juice, pretending it was something else made it even more fun. Nodding his head, his blue eyes gazed down at her as she approached him. Exhaling quietly, he couldnât help but nod his head. Mickey was right, maybe he should go paint something for himself or just look at cute puppies at a shelter. Grasping her wrist gently, his thumb ran against the back of her hand. âYeah, I think I should,â a small smile pricked on his lips as he felt her mouth against his face. Watching her turn to tend back to the food, a chuckle escaped him. âThey do seem like a rowdy bunch now I think about it.â
Mickey giggled as Daisy barked in what she assumed was agreement and nearly knocked her back when she jumped to put her paws on Mickeyâs shoulders. The brunette grunted as she caught herself and made a cute face at the lick. âThank you,â she laughed softly as she scratched Daisyâs sides and then watched her go to the dog bed.
Mickey began setting the table for three and scooped up Daisyâs food bowl when Garrett said she could have a little of the beef. âOf course I made enough for Daisy,â she said in faux insult, âHow dare you sheâs part of the family, I think of her as my own flesh and blood,â she added scooping some beef and gravy over her dog food and putting the bowl back down. âGo on and get it, girl,â she urged with a wink before making plates for the men.
âA key huh?â Mickey repeated after awhile of thinking it over. âWe that serious?â she joked looking at him with an amused expression. âGive me a key and you might not get rid of me,â she warned absently as she put the plates of food on the table and started pouring the sparkling juice into wine glasses. They were plastic and she got em for a buck each but they still looked the part of fancy wine glasses and that was all that really mattered right? She glanced at Garrett and could tell he was tired so she went over, encouraged him to do something for himself. It was important he not get swallowed up in the world; he deserved his own life, too. Too many of the living got caught up in money, power, greed, and yes even sometimes the dead. Not in the way she was caught up in it but they let the past rule their lives and she didnât want that for him. When he rubbed the back of her hand she watched him with warm espresso eyes, her dark doe eyes drinking him in with a small smile on her face. âYeah please do, I canât save the world and worry about you,â she teased lightly patting his cheek and moving to put the glasses on the table next to the plates.
âRowdy? Theyâre depressing, moping, whining, in pain,â she listed off as she turned off everything in the kitchen she had used to cook and started on the dishes before Heath showed up. âItâs like a Lifetime Movie everywhere I go; this father killed that mother, this daughter was killed by that boyfriend, this drug addict ODed,â she shook her head and scrubbed at the dishes. âIâve been on a serial killer case in Boston, it was ridiculous the things he did to his victims and his radar was all over the place. I saw a thirteen year-old boy and a seventy year-old woman all because of that one guy,â she scoffed and looked at Garrett. âThat paintin in the livin room, is it new? Looks real good you should keep it.â













