“Girlie, you think I’ve been supplying you with champagne, shoes and accessories for the last God knows for how many years for my health? ” Tod snapped. “It’s payback time.”
“Oh dear,” Jet said.
Annette laughed.
Daisy emitted a tinkly giggle.
I sent Indy a commiserating look. She didn’t catch my look; she was glaring at Tod.
I figured Luke would probably like the Wedding Summit slash Drag Queen Closet Trawl a hel uva lot less than shopping.
For the first time that day, I smiled.
The bel over the door went and we al turned to see who it was.
Luke was standing there.
“Oh my,” Tod whispered. “I think I just creamed my pants.”
“Tel me about it,” Annette agreed.
“Dinner,” Luke declared in Luke Speak.
“Gotta go,” I said, grabbing my purse.
“We’re meeting at Smithie’s, nine o’clock,” Jet cal ed after me.
I nodded to her, waved at everyone and stopped in front of Luke. “I’m ready,” I told him.
He did a ful body scan.
Then he did his sexy half-grin.
Then I heard some noises that sounded like moans behind me.
Then Luke wrapped his fingers around my elbow and propel ed me to the door.
“Wear something sparkly!” Daisy yel ed as the door swung closed.
Shit, but I was in trouble.
Chapter Nineteen
Denver Men Are Men
Luke took me to Lincoln’s Road House (clearly the Nightingale Investigation Team hang out) for dinner, where not surprisingly, he didn’t say much
Also not surprisingly, I babbled on enough for the both of us.
Then he took me to Indy’s to get Hank’s key.
She was in a bit of a dither about the evening’s dress code as demanded by Daisy, and loathe to ask Tod for another loaner for fear her Tangerine and Chocolate Wedding would turn into an even bigger nightmare.
We spent half an hour sorting through Indy’s closet and drawers for something “sparkly” for her to wear. We’d almost cracked it when Luke walked in.
Without a word, he grabbed my hand and dragged me out of the house to the company black Explorer.
Guess he was done waiting.