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Once, twice…Julie’s lashes fluttered open on the third try. “Why are we sitting here with the car idling?”

“We’re waiting for the door to open.”

“Well, it’s not opening. The electronic beam must be…” Her voice trailed off as she exchanged a look with Billy. “There is no electronic beam, is there?”

“No, ma’am. We’re slumming it. It’s manually operated.”

She climbed out of the car, then lifted the heavy aluminum garage door as if she had been doing it all her life. She whirled toward Billy and clapped enthusiastically for herself. “It was easier to deal with than the rotary phone,” she called out. “I have great potential for becoming an ordinary woman.”

“Not a chance, lady,” Billy whispered, unable to take his eyes off her. Her magnificent eyes were flashing, and her lavish smile was enough to break a former undercover cop’s heart….