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“Hi, Dem.” Lia smiled and hugged her back.

“How are you, my dear? It’s good to see you!”

Lia chuckled now, amused. “It’s not been that long since I saw you, has it? Only two weekends ago, that barbecue party at your house?”

“It was last month, actually. Time flies, girl, but never mind. I’m just happy to see you in the office, like old times.”

“Yes, it’s good to be here.”

“Got some work?”

“I want to update the website and upload a couple of videos I’ve been sent from the K9 unit.” Lia dropped her bag and laptop on her desk and automatically moved to the coffee machine in the corner. “Want one?”

“Yes, please. How’s the new docu-series coming along?”

“Very well. I’m doing a final round of edits at the moment, and planning the release schedule. You and Carole will come to the premiere, won’t you?”

“Wouldn’t miss it for the world.”

Demi took the cup of coffee Lia handed her, and she went on to claim the corner of her desk to sit on—just like old times, indeed, when serious talk was coming.

“So,” she nodded, eyes intent. “How is she doing?”

No need to ask who she was referring to and Lia answered with a little sigh.

“Quinn is dealing with the suspension the best way she can. Spending more time at the gym, unofficially checking on her team and current cases… Hopefully, everything will get back to normal very soon.”

“This is so unfair, Lia.”

“Yeah, tell me about it.”

“I saw Quinn briefly the other day.”

“Uh-huh?”

“She told me she was fine, but I know how good she is at putting on a brave face even though she’s hurting. I’m glad to hear you say she’s handling it okay.”

“Thanks for checking, Dem.”

“Of course! Hey, you know what else is good for the soul, apart from time in the gym?”

“What?”

“Hot sex,” Demi declared with a mischievous grin.

“Oh, yeah...”

Lia fell briefly silent as she recalled the way her day had begun. She woke up feeling aroused and soon discovered the reason why. Her hot wife lay between her legs, expertly tending to her. Finding her awake and watching, Quinn flashed her a wicked smile. Then, before Lia could even speak, she pressed her thumb over her most sensitive spot and slid her tongue inside her. It made for an explosive start, even before their first cup of coffee. Remembering the supremely self-satisfied look on her wife’s face afterward and the alluring sounds she made as Lia took care of her in return had her smiling in a way that made Demi chuckle.

“I guess I don’t need to tell you that, do I?”

“Nope.” Lia grinned. “No, we know.”

“How long do you think it will take before Quinn is fully reinstated?”

“Not long, I hope. She had an interview with Captain Mills from Internal Affairs yesterday.”

Demi frowned. “How did that go?”