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that.”
    Hearing a knock on the front door, Trey got up and went to open it.
    “Don’t start with me,” a female voice said, from the other side of the screen door. “I’m very emotional this mor a breakfking. i just ning and I might say something I’ll regret later.”
    Beau heard Trey chuckle. “You mean like you did yesterday and the day before that—and the day before that....” His voice trailed off.
    “Oh get out of the way and let me in. It’s cold outside.”
    Beau’s eyes narrowed. There was something familiar about that voice, though he couldn’t put his finger on what.
    When Trey stepped aside and the woman came into the house, Beau realized that his day was not going to get off to a good start. Ms. Reckless Driver herself stood in the foyer, pulling off a pair of leather gloves and breathing erratically, her cheeks red from the cold outside. When her gaze landed on Beau, her expression was blank—at first. Then she frowned and let out a vial curse. “What the hell are you doing here?”
    “Are you freaking kidding me?” Beau said at the same time. He stood up abruptly.
    “I don’t believe this,” she snapped. The woman had a mutinous glare on her face now. He almost found it amusing. This couldn’t be Kylie’s friend. Could it?
    “You guys want to tell me what’s going on?” Trey asked, clearly confused.
    “He hit my damned car last night.”
    “She rambasted my truck last night.”
    They both spoke at the same time again.
    Trey didn’t say anything for a moment, then suddenly his face broke into a grin. “You’re shitting me.”
    “No, I am not the type who shits people, Officer Callahan. Arrest this man.” Kate glared at Trey and then Beau, completely serious.
    Beau almost laughed at that. She was clearly insane.
    Trey continued to grin. “On what grounds?”
    “Reckless driving, of course. Endangering others. Hell, for being stupid, I don’t care!” Kate exploded before their eyes.
    “You’re the one who backed into the telephone pole,” Beau reminded her. “You’re the one endangering others.” Beau looked at his brother seriously. “You should probably consider charging her with damaging city property.”
    Obviously enjoying this, Trey continued to watch them both.
    “This is not funny!” Kate snapped. “Is this how you serve the citizens of this county?”
    “I’m in narcotics, Kate. Find some drugs on him and I’ll arrest him,” Trey said, struggling to keep a straight face.
    “I don’t believe this.” Kate glared up at Beau. “Just what are you doing here anyway?”
    “He’s my brother.” Trey sobered and met her gaze. “Beau Callahan, Kate Nyland.”
    “You are not Beau Callahan,” Kate said.
    The hand Beau had been about to offer her stayed at his side. This woman was certifiable.
    “I’ve seen Beau Callahan on television,” she went on. “And he looks nothing like you.”
    Beau’s frown grew more pronounced. He looked at his brother. “Is she for real?”
    Trey, still amused, nodded since that first night on her front porch. She he was his head. “Oh yeah, she’s the real thing.”
    “I’m calling the police myself if you won’t do anything,” Kate said, heading for the telephone.
    Beau made no move to stop her because he knew Trey would. He was right. His brother reached over and grabbed her wrist before she could pick up the phone. “If you were going to call the police, you should have done it last night. Nobody’s going to come over here and determine fault now. Get a grip.”
    She glared at him, but didn’t go for the phone again.
    “Why don’t we take a look at the damage on your rig and go from there?” Trey offered. “Maybe I can fix it.”
    “Not unless you’re a miracle worker,” Beau warned, following them both outside. Kylie was on their heels now, clearly confused.
    “What’s going on? What are we doing?”
    “It seems Kate and Beau were involved in a little fender bender last night.” Trey grinned at his