“I actually thought we’d be busier.” Shrugging, I replied to Gevona, “The mid shift probably will be once all the clubs and bars ring in the New Year and then close up.” We climbed into her little car and she steered us out of the parking lot. I wasn’t sure how to broach the subject with her but, finally, trying to keep my tone neutral, I just asked her; “Are you going out with Lexi tonight?” I feared the answer, but I had to know. She’d been hot and heavy with the voluptuous brunette for a couple of weeks and had spent little of our off-duty time at home. She was always with the other woman. Gevona glanced at me quickly and then refocused on the road. I didn’t think she was going to answer me at all and, when she spoke a good 30 seconds later, she caught me off guard. “No, I won’t be