"Surprise!" The shout felt like a gale-force wind to my face, except friendlier, warmer, and with a lot more smiles. So...not really like wind at all.
I dropped my jaw and gasped, throwing my hands over my mouth as I looked out at the sea of friends and family. "What?" I squealed.
Detective Palmer, who stood in the corner of my crowded kitchen, winked.
In my head, I bowed while my imaginary audience applauded my performance. Hollywood, I'm still waiting for your people to call my people. Let's make this magic happen.
Boxy pumped his cane into the air. "We got her! We really got her!"