Lori Wells joined them at the dining room table. “Sorry about that, guys. Layla should sleep for a while now.” “Your little girl is beautiful,” Natalie said. Lori beamed. “Thank you. We think so.” “I hear you’re still working too many hours,” Clint said as Lori grabbed her beer. “Don’t get him started.” Lori darted a look at her husband. Harper had made lieutenant only a few months ago. With Jess and Clint gone, Harper was the senior detective in SPU, the major crimes team. Lori had moved over to Crimes Against Persons. Chet Harper grunted as he glanced up from the report he was reviewing. “Her mom takes good care of Layla when we’re at work.” Lori grinned. “Sounds like someone’s trying to stay on my good side tonight.” Clint laughed. “The joys of married life.”
