A uniform cordoned off the area with crime scene tape. The M.E. pulled in and parked. There were two EMT trucks idling at the edge of the lot. I’d stayed close to the back door, and one of the Rangeman guys had taken a position two feet from me, standing at parade rest. No doubt in my mind he’d take a bullet for me rather than face Ranger over a dead Stephanie.

Calories don’t count if they’re connected to a celebration. Everyone knows this.

You can't put cuffs on Mr. Cluck! What will the kids think?" Stuart Bagget

Suppose I lay down on the pavement and you run over me a few times with my own car...just for old times.

I was watching television and I saw how you stick your fingers in a person's eyes to slow them down." Grandma Mazur

Babe," Ranger said. "You're looking a little strung out. Is there anything I should know?" I'm on a sugar withdrawal. I've given up desert and it's all I can think about." That had been true five minutes ago. Now that Ranger was standng in front of me I was thinking a cupcake wasn't what I actually needed. Maybe I can help you get your mind off doughnuts," Ranger said. My mouth dropped open, and I think some drool might have dribbled out.

I'd hate to list our specialties. Wreck cars, eat doughnuts, create mayhem.