Working around the office, Erik could hear everything they were saying, and a smile tugged at the corner of his mouth as he shuffled over to the soft drink machine. When he heard something, he turned and saw Blaze Alexander walking into the station. His gaze quickly jumped to the dynamic duo and saw the surprise on their faces.
“What are you doing here this early in the day? I was beginning to think you turned to dust in the sunlight.”
“I just came by to pick something up,” she said sarcastically. “Do you mind?”
“Take anything you want, Toots.”
“The name is Blaze, Bucko.”
“If you can call me Bucko, I can call you Toots.”
She smiled a nasty smile. “Bucko is what I call you to your face, but I have a much better name for you. It begins with a B and has seven letters.”
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