Chapter 67

“I told Nick that I’d meet him after school today and show him where the river rescue took place. I thought you might want to tag along,” suggested Steve. “He’s going to be waiting for me after the last class. He said he’s going to have Monique Dorn with him, since she’s the one who’s going to be saving lives all over the place, at least on film.”

“So you’re just dropping this on me now? I need to get my hair done and change into a dress and put on make-up. I’ll have to take off this afternoon and…”

Steve leaned in close to Gwen and whispered, “One more word and I’ll take you over my knee right now. Do you want your friends to see that?”

Gwen gave Steve a surprised look and then suddenly broke into a big smile. “That’s what I’m talking about! Don’t let me go all goofy again. You’re going to make a good boyfriend yet! Count me in. I can’t wait to meet them. I sure hope that Monique Dorn doesn’t make me look like a scrubwoman.”

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