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up a black two-piece teddy from the back of a chair. She held up a piece in each hand. “What should I wear for later tonight, Esmeralda? The top or bottom?”
    “Hmm.” Ezzy held her finger to her lip and actually gave it some thought. “Top.”
    “Yes, Esmeralda.” Morgan trotted off and disappeared into the master bedroom.
    “You naughty old witch.” I winked and smiled at Ezzy. “So that’s how it is for you two?”
    “Nah. Just playing a little game for a couple days, then we’ll go back to our adorable selves. Oh, and if you stick around for a couple days, Luke will be coming for a little slumber party. In case you’re interested.”
    “Oh no. Just no. Thank you.”
    “You sure? Gabe is welcome, too, of course...  provided this all works out okay.”
    Morgan returned dressed in jeans, a t-shirt, and a fleece jacket. “Ready!” Ezzy took out her broom and we gathered together when Esmeralda recited the transportation spell. Morgan added the location. The crack of thunder and flash of lightning still made me jump. When the mist cleared, we stood in front of a sprawling one level wooden building. Unlike the horror movie of an abandoned asylum for the criminally insane that I truly expected, this place was actually nice. The fresh, bright white paint on the siding made it look clean and the red shingled roof was in good shape. Behind the main building, rows of greenhouses formed a square. The welcoming appearance set me at ease.
    “Morgan, do you know the deputy who tranqed Gabe?”
    “Candy? Yeah, I know her. She grew up in Caldron Falls. She graduated high school with Gabe, as a matter of fact. But I wouldn’t worry. There’s nothing going on between those two anymore… ”
    “Uh? Anymore? Ugh. I’m just not good with the ex-girlfriend that lives in the same town as Gabe, with me in Chicago. As it has been said, shit happens. And it’ll suck for me if it does.”
    “Hey, I don’t really know the story there. As a matter of fact, I only heard something about how at one time those two might have had a thing. I’ve never seen them together. Actually until you came along, I’ve never known Gabe to have a steady girlfriend.”
    “Ah, a man-slut. Is that right?” Ezzy quizzed Morgan, but she was actually trying to get under my skin. When it comes to men, Esmeralda always makes a point to sow a few seeds of doubt. She just doesn’t trust them, and she thinks only a fool would.
    “Doesn’t matter. Really. Everyone has a life. I only concern myself with today and the future.” Who was I kidding? I saw Candy’s concern for Gabe. I also saw how beautiful she was. A fact I’d never admit to anyone. I pointed toward the green metal gate sealing off the entrance to the complex. “Let’s get moving. We need to find a way inside to see if we can locate Gabe.”
    “The place looks deserted.” Morgan nodded at the late afternoon sun. “It won’t be long before the sun sets.”
    Morgan pointed to a large metal building connected to the back of the main building. “I think we should go in there first. I don’t see a door, though.”
    “Let’s go! Right through the front door of the first building.” Now I had the opportunity to use the one spell I’d mastered . By the way, I use that term loosely. My specialty is shooting a flaming ball from my wand like it is a steroid-fueled, fastball pitch gone wild. I’ve caused considerable property damage with that little charmer, and I hoped blasting the door open to save Gabe would offer some redemption.
    Ezzy handed me the wand and nodded. I jabbed the point of the wand in the direction of the door, shouting the magic words, “Ignis impetum!” A cannon ball of blazing fire burst from the tip of my wand. The blast nearly knocked us down.
     Having been reduced to a useless lump of glowing metal, the lock fell free from the door and tumbled off the cement steps. I kicked the door open, then stepped carefully into the building. My hand eagerly swept