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He started to get up, but she waved him back into his seat.

"You, Deputy Lockhardt, are not leaving this house until you've had at least one good cup of coffee and an hour to let it settle."

She gave him a stern look. He was shocked and speechless for a few seconds, and then he started laughing.

"Okay, okay! I'm busted. You're right; I shouldn't drive after that. I should know better."

His embarrassment made a strong showing on his face. She got up and made a small pot of coffee. She gave him a cup and pointed to the sugar and powdered creamer. He shook his head and sipped it black.

Casey motioned for them to go into the living room. She pointed to the easy chair across from the couch for Mark, and he carefully sat down with his coffee cup. She curled up into her favorite corner of the couch, and Dagomarus curled up with her.

When they were all settled down, she turned on the stereo and left the volume low.