Chapter 11

"Seen Kelli?" asked Liz. Liz was bartender and sometimes manager of the Grey Gull.

"Nope," replied James with a snicker that threatened to turn into a giggle.

Liz looked at him. "Spill it," she ordered.

"It's just that she had plans last night...with Carlos. You know-new dude in town."

Liz searched her memory. "Spanish...tall, with black hair and dark eyes?"

"Yep, that's lover boy...is she working today?"

"She's supposed to."

James hid a wide grin. "Guess she got lucky. You gonna call Duke?"

Liz considered the question for a few seconds. Duke left abruptly the day before, and she hadn't seen him since. He obviously had something going on. She knew enough not to bother him. "No, today will probably be slow...besides we've got plenty of people scheduled...it's covered."