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was your day?”
    â€œGood. Teddy Kohler came over and we swam in the pool all day. How was yours?” he said. Teddy’s dad had been murdered the previous year. His mother, Eleanor, was now raising their five children on her own.
    â€œSweaty,” I told Colby. “I was in the hot sun with no pool to jump into. Think I’ll put on my trunks and go for a swim before I eat.”
    â€œMe too,” Colby yelled and took off.
    I made my way over to Shannon to give her a kiss. “Hi, Mrs. Sheehan.”
    I stuck my nose in her strawberry blonde hair that smelled like lavender.
    â€œHi, Mr. Sheehan. Brittany made a pot roast. I kept it warm for us.”
    â€œYou didn’t eat?”
    â€œI wanted to wait for you.”
    Eight-year-old Luke, the quiet one, was watching television in the great room, so I went over and tousled his hair. He looked up and said with no enthusiasm, “Hi.”
    â€œYou swimming with us?”
    He shook his head. I had to give the kid time.
    Shannon followed me upstairs and sat on the bed while I changed. She said, “So I heard the remains were found on Adriana’s property. Was that weird for you?”
    â€œUm, yeah, a little.”
    â€œThey put out a call for overtime to patrol the area.”
    â€œDid you volunteer?” I asked.
    â€œNope. When you’re home, I aim to be.”
    â€œGood. Aren’t you going to join us in the pool?”
    â€œI think I will,” she said, and shucked off her clothes. I focused on her parts not tanned by the Hawaiian sun. I took stripping as an invitation and moved in.
    Her hand went up to hold me at bay. “Colby is expecting us. Catch you later.” She winked. I watched as she quickly threw on her bikini as if it was some kind of protection. I felt overwhelmingly and completely in love with her. I pulled her into me and really kissed her. She was everything I wanted and needed in a woman: smart, trustworthy, strong, calm . . . and horny. When we parted I noticed tears in her eyes.
    â€œWhat’s wrong?” I asked.
    â€œI didn’t think I’d ever be this happy again.”
    â€œMe either,” I said. “Only I’ve never been this happy, period.”
    â€œSometimes I worry . . .”
    â€œShh.” I pulled her in close again. “Nothing bad’s going to happen, Shannon.”
    But I had the same worry, and I didn’t know why. Maybe everyone has it when they have something too good to lose.
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    An hour later, while Shannon and I were eating dinner, Brittany came into the kitchen.
    â€œGood pot roast, Brit.” I said. “Where did you learn how to cook like this?”
    â€œFrom my grandma. I spent a lot of time with her while Mom was working.”
    Her mother, Connie Hackett, was a server at Buzzo’s Bar. She had met Brit’s biological father, Eddie Cassidy, while Silva was serving a serving a twelve-month stint for assault. Cassidy was a musician playing an extended gig in town when he died in a car crash just before Brit was born. Could have been a different life for both Brit and Connie if Eddie had lived.
    She was grabbing juice boxes and snacks. “The boys are hungry again. We’re playing cards in Colby’s room,” she said.
    Shannon said, “They said they had a fun day in their new house. How did things go for you?”
    â€œYeah, it was fun. The pool is an added bonus.”
    â€œUse it whenever you want, you know.”
    She noddded and said, “After we play cards I’ll get the boys ready for bed, then I’ll call you to tuck them in.”
    â€œSounds great. Thanks, Brit.”
    As I ate I looked around and noticed the state the kitchen was in. Brit hadn’t cleaned up. I saw dirty pots on the stove, food spills, and dishes stacked in the sink. Shit. I got up and began to rinse dishes off and put them in the dishwasher.
    â€œFinish your dinner, Cal.”
    â€œI’m