Trudy was filing her nails when I got back to the shop. “I wish I’d found a dead man in a car so I’d be busy. Even though I’m right next door, I don’t get many drop-ins. People go to the same hairdresser all the time.” “Sorry. I’ll be happy to keep my eye out for anyone who needs some time in a tanning bed or could use a massage.” We both laughed and she hugged me. “You’re a good friend, Dae. You always have been.” She drew a deep breath. “I hope you’ll be my maid of honor when Tim and I get married.” What? “That was fast. Are you really making plans to marry Tim?” “No reason to drag my feet. When it’s right, it’s right. Don’t you think?” I glanced at her slender fingers. There was no ring. “Maybe you should have a nice long engagement and bask in the glory of getting married before me. Remember how we made that bet when we were kids?
