Mari thought about giving Remy a helpful pat on the back, but she couldn't reach him over the pizza box. There were disadvantages to being short. In just a second he stopped choking on his own and took a drink from his soda.

He shook his head. "You're really training to be a librarian?"

So she replied. "Yep. I love books. All kinds of books. I can't think of a better job than getting to spend all day surrounded by all that information."

"Whatever turns you on, my ...