She gave me a knowing look, followed by an eyeroll and then a big smile, revealing a full set of ceramic braces. “Oooooh” came my realization as ...he laughed. “I didn’t notice before” “Well yeah, I got clear so nobody would” she giggled. “Do you hate them?” “Oh no, not at all. I wasn’t expecting –” “—A college girl to have braces. I know, it’s very high school. But what can I do? The University insurance covers me, and my family couldn’t afford them when I was a kid. So, I have them now.” I. “See anything you like?” she asked.“God, what’s not to like. Thank you to you and Lizzie for throwing this little party. I mean, wow!” and I gave her a gentle kiss, which she returned with a bit of heat.“Listen,” Anne said, and she raised her voice, so the other could hear. “We just wanted to thank you for all that you have done for us, as a team, and as individuals. We knew you were a good guy from the start, and today just reinforced our opinion. You didn’t have to chase down those goons, but. The other wives wuz the same way.When we got back home, Beth told one an’ all about our adventure an’ how she claimed another bounty. Everyone was shocked an’ excited by her story an’ I could tell Philomena wuz wishin’ she had been with us.“I can’t think of a better way to make a livin’ than huntin’ down galoots that have bounties on their heads,” said Beth. “It’s too dangerous,” I replied. “The answer is no.” “You keep sayin’ that, but I ain’t got a scratch on me yet.” I seemed to be. ”Ginny gave me a surprised look. “She’s not?”“Nope, I’m currently single.”Ginny looked me up and down and gave me a predatory grin. “Maybe not for long, Eddie.”She pulled me in and squeezed my shoulder and looked up at me expectantly. I was tempted to kiss her right there, but I held off. I glanced over at Denise. She looked like she was giggling inside. She gave me a thumbs up.The song ended and the band started an upbeat catchy tune. I stood up and held my arm out for Ginny. She looked at me..