INT. - 27 CLUB - EVENING

Juliette hugged Kinsey, kissed her cheek, warm lips soft and light on her skin. She hugged her in return, smiling as the singer stepped back.

"I can't ever repay either of you," she said, grasping for Gerri's hand. The detective shrugged, grinned.

"Lifetime free tickets to your concerts would do it," she said.

Kinsey spun on her friend in offended shock, but Juliette just laughed, the giant diamond earrings hanging from her dark ...