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Chapter 11: Pay Back:

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"Mac, you have to come with me," Nikki pleaded, dragging

him by the arm. Mac dug in his heels, and stoically crossed

his arms over his chest.

"I do not want to stand there while you attempt to explain

book theft to the librarian."

"I don't want to go in alone."

"So, I'm nothing more than an accomplice," Mac stated.

"Pretty much," Nikki replied sheepishly.

"Ah, it's so nice to be needed." Mac grinned devilishly,

"On second thought, it might be fun to watch you squirm.

A whole side of you I've never seen."

Making a face at Mac, Nikki retorted, "Ha-ha."

"I hope you're prepared. It may be pretty expensive, ya

know" Mac warned.

"I've got it all covered." Nikki smiled smugly, patting her

beige purse.

Minutes later, with wallets considerably lighter:

"I've got it all covered," Mac mimicked. "More like we've

got it all covered," he groused.

"Oh, quit complaining. I owe ya, and I told you I would

pay you back." Nikki shot him a dirty look as they stepped

into Mac's jeep.

"How about dinner?"

"Let's see, I owe you half . . . Din, dinner?" Nikki repeated,

her mouth hanging open. She twisted within the confines of

her seat belt to face him.

Mac kept his eyes on the road, smiling widely. "Yes. You

know, that all-important meal of the day for us hungry

people."

As the light turned red, Mac turned to face Nikki. "Think

of it as pay back," Mac replied with a twinkle in his eye.