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Ann’s tone was hard as she continued. “Well, I’ll tell you. A woman has to be tough to be a cop. Any show of softness hurts her effectiveness and her career. If I want to be soft, I do so out of the public eye.”

Diaz’s voice had the velvet undertone she’d heard him use on other women, but never her. “I’m not the public.”

“You’re one of those people who questions how tough I am every day.”

“What in hell gave you that idea?”

“Do you remember what you said to me after I was assigned to work with you?”

Brown eyes wary, Diaz shook his head.

“‘Here’s hoping you have half your old man’s goods.’” She quavered inside, having spent a lifetime wondering whether she did. “You put me on notice. My father was known for being tough. So what do you think? Do I have his goods?”

His jaw muscles spasmed. “You’re a better cop than he was.”

“What?”

“You use your head. He didn’t always.” He raised an eyebrow. “Close your mouth.”