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Gideon stared down at the framed photograph in complete silence. It was a novelty frame
depicting die-cut images of things relating to graduation, including a digital clock face that read
3:00 A.M. The picture was of me posing on Coronado Beach in a coral bikini with a big floppy
straw hat-I was tanned, happy, and blowing a kiss to Cary, who'd playacted the role of a
high-fashion photographer by calling out ridiculous encouragements. Beautiful, dahling. Show me
sassy. Show me sexy. Brilliant. Show me catty...rawr...
Embarrassed, I squirmed a little on the seat. "Like I said, you don't have to keep-"
"I-" He cleared his throat. "Thank you, Eva."
"Ah, well..." I was grateful to see the Crossfire outside my window. I jumped out quickly
when the driver pulled over and ran my hands over my skirt, feeling self-conscious. "If you want, I
can hang on to it until later."