Tensions are running high in Mount Angus as the entire town plans for the annual Be Mount Valentine Heartstival and all residents keep an eye out for the latest relationship drama. Kiko and Dom just want to enjoy life together, a task made difficult by nosy residents demanding to know when they're going to tie the knot. And when Dom discovers Kiko actually hates this holiday, he decides it would be perfect to create a fake proposal.<br><br>But before anyone's matchmaking schemes can get too far, Kiko's employee Chad finds a body rolled in a rug.<br><br>It's obvious there's more than just love in the air, and if Kiko and Dom can't figure out how to work around their emotions, the Heartstival might just end in tragedy.

Eggs and Kisses

“Well, I’m here,” he said and watched Kiko roll his eyes.


By the time Gordon had walked back over and interviewed them, too, it was getting darker out. Kiko seemed more than ready to get going, and Dom figured he was eager to get back before Katie got too pissed off. They finished up and Gordon gave them permission to leave.


“If you need someone to watch the parakeet…” began Kiko as Gordon was putting away his pen and pad.


“No need,” he said. “I’ll take her home with me.” His expression turned stern. “And I know you boys, you like to get involved with this sort of thing. Stay out of it this time. You both want to live to see your wedding day, right?”


Dom almost agreed, but Kiko was dragging him back to the truck. He shook himself, not sure what he was even thinking. He needed a drink. 4


“That’s all?” asked Katie, leaning on the counter. “Body, rug, house. I knew most of that already.”


Chapter 11