But now Lexi had seen this enough times now to recognize it right away: Melanie was into her. She flashed the tiny blonde a flirty smile when she looked back.

"Is my Dad busy?" Lexi said, "I didn't exactly call ahead to let him know I was coming."

"That seems to be a running thing with your family," Melanie said.

"Oh really?"

"Yes, the other one."

"Molly?"

"Yes, she's come by unannounced a few times in the last couple weeks."

"That must be so frustrating for my father," Lexi said, trying not to giggle. They got to the corner office, but Melanie stopped at her desk. It wasn't even a...