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sitting at her daddy’s computer and researching Dale’s background. I’m glad the pair made it anyway, and that Dale gave Pearl a good fright. Whenever Pearl and Dale meet now, it’s hilarious to watch Pearl take to her heels and run. I smile at the memory of their last encounter.
    “ What is it?” Theo asks.
    I tell him the short version of the story, and it takes just as long as he needs to finish washing my hair. He giggles like a child.
    “ Ave chose a girl with a talent for repartee,” he says appreciatively.
    “ Yeah, he did, and what’s even better is that she makes him happy. He’s very relaxed these days.”
    “ Haven’t seen him in a while. I wonder who’s doing his hair,” Theo muses.
    I grin. “I don’t think anybody is, so maybe I should send him in for an appointment with you.”
    “ I’d appreciate that. Hey, from time to time I need a pretty man to look at, too,” he whispers conspiratorially.
    I laugh out loud. “I doubt you have a chance with Ave, but I guess looking won’t hurt anyone.”
    “ Exactly,” he drawls.
    We return to the hairdresser’s chair, where Theo combs my hair and then starts to cut a few strands to get it straight and manageable.
    I can hardly wait to see the final result.
    ***
    Five hours, four cups of coffee, and three Ouch es later, I stare at myself in the mirror. “Oh my God! Is that really me?” I ask in an awestruck whisper.
    Finally! My hair is long again, I have bangs, and I’m in a very good mood.
    “ Yes, honey, that’s the real you. And you’re hot,” Theo says. “Now tell me I’m awesome!”
    We both laugh happily. “You’re the second best.”
    “ What? Who’s first?”
    “ My dad, of course. Because without his money, I couldn’t have come here today.” I grin.
    “ Okay, in that case, I’m content with being second best. Or your dad can be the best dad , and I still get to be the best hairstylist,” he suggests.
    “ Deal!”
    We walk over to the front desk, where Theo enters the price. Wow, $299 is a lot of money, but I’d actually expected it to cost more. Now I still have some money for a new dress. Yay for comfort shopping! I’ll probably buy more than a dress anyway, because I rarely pick stuff that costs more than $30. That means there could be several new dresses in my closet tonight. Suddenly Theo enters a rebate, and the amount due shows as $250.
    “ Theo, I think you just hit a wrong key,” I say softly.
    He looks at me. “No, I didn’t. Why?”
    “ The price just went down by $49,” I tell him, puzzled.
    “ Let’s call it a valued customer’s discount.” He grins.
    “ Wow. Thank you!” I come around the desk to hug him.
    “ After your disaster with Colton and Pearl you probably want to get a new wardrobe, too, don’t you?” he whispers.
    “ Of course, but 200 would have been enough for that,” I answer with a grateful smile. When I hand him my money, I try to add a generous tip, but he refuses it.
    “ No tips from my best friend,” he insists.
    “ Sorry, I forgot that was your rule.”
    “ Yeah, yeah.” Theo hands me my change and smiles. “Send me pictures of your new outfits.”
    “ Okay.” That reminds me of my daddy’s request. “Oh, could you take a picture of my new hair?” I hand him my phone, turn so my profile is facing him, and he snaps a picture.
    “ Thanks, Theo.”
    “ You’re welcome, honey.”
    We say goodbye and I step outside, wondering where to go next. I have no plans whatsoever for this Monday afternoon. I take out my phone again, looking at my contact list. Cami? But she might still be in mama-bear mode after Saturday night.
    My problem seems to vanish into thin air, because right then, my phone begins to ring in my hand.
    It’s Alexis Kingston.
    “ Yes?” I say when I pick up.
    “ Miss Leroux?”
    “ That’s me. What can I do for you, Mr. Kingston?” I ask calmly, though I feel slightly irritated, expecting him to need a tourist guide again.
    “ Would you