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Greg died last night.”
    “What?” Holy shit. Pretty much the last thing he’d expected Daniel to say, and he hoped like hell Greg’s death had nothing to do with what happened between them the night before. He hadn’t hit him that hard when he slammed his arm across his throat. “How?”
    “Drove his damn car into a tree. Pronounced on the scene.”
    “Drunk?”
    “Don’t know yet. Won’t have a report for a while.”
    “Well, shit.” How was he supposed to take that news? He’d never liked Greg, had wanted to pound on him at the bar the other night, but…shit. Still sucked to hear about the man’s sudden and violent death. “Was the girl with him?”
    “Yeah.” Daniel’s face twisted, but he took another sip of coffee. “Both dead. Andy went to tell Lisa. He didn’t think she should hear from some random news report or something, but I’m sure that’s not the only reason.”
    Ash let the comment pass, well aware of Andy’s feelings for Lisa. “How did you find out so fast?”
    “ Andy heard it on the scanner.”
    “Any details yet?’
    “From what he said, s ounds like Greg lost control and went full tilt into a tree. Won’t know more until they’ve had a chance to investigate.”
    “Wow. Just…wow.”
    “Right?” Daniel drained his mug. “So , what’s on your agenda for the day?”
    “Packing.” Ash ran a hand through his disheveled hair. “You want something to eat?”
    “Of course.” Daniel pulled out a barstool and sat at the counter while Ash ru mmaged through the refrigerator, emerging with orange juice, eggs, and bacon wrapped in white butcher paper. “You know, I’m going to miss you, man.”
    Ash tossed a grin over his shoulder. “Quit staring at my ass.”
    “Hard not to. You’re just so dreamy ,” Daniel teased in a high falsetto, and Ash snorted. “But seriously. Lisa will be underfoot all the time, working at the hospital, and with Andy pulling that sweet airport duty—”
    “How the hell did he get that and I get Buttfuck, Saskatchewan?” He had better contacts than Andy, what with his dad being a high-profile lawyer and close friends of the Commissioner. Not to mention Ash’s contact with the Commissioner’s daughter…
    “He didn’t have this crazy idea of being part of the most elite undercover division the Mounties have,” Daniel reminded him. “Who knows when we’ll see your ugly mug?”
    “I’ll be back when I can.” Ash rubbed his hands together and started on the food. “I’m going to miss you guys, too, but this is what I’ve always wanted. A shot at undercover. Working for Pete Davenport.”
    “I know.” Daniel said. “You’re going to be the best they’ve ever had, but be careful, eh? And come see us worker bees when you get a chance.”
    “You got it on both counts.” Ash reached across the counter and punched his shoulder. “Now, let’s eat. You have time to help me load up my stuff?”
    “Everything going to fit in the Mustang?” Daniel asked between stuffing his face with eggs and bacon.
    “Nah. Gonna load Mom’s Range Rover. Dad’ll drive up with me and take it back.”
    Daniel grunted and started in on the toast. “What are you going to drive?”
    “Ah.” Ash settled back in his chair and sighed. “That’s the best part. I had the Triumph dealer deliver the Scrambler to my new place.”
    Daniel choked, eyes watering as he tried to swallow. “You—What? You got a motorcycle?”
    “Yep. Always wanted one. Sweet ride, let me tell you.”
    “I bet.” Daniel stared down at his plate and moved food around instead of eating.
    “What? I’ll take you for a spin. Don’t pout,” Ash joked.
    “I have news, too. Not a new bike or anything, but…”
    “What?”
    Daniel’s face flushed red, and was he sweating? “No one knows about this yet. I came here to tell you first. I—I’m going to ask Maggie to marry me.”
    What? Holy shit. Daniel was getting married . Ash whooped and slapped his best friend’s