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Rannigan's Redemption Chapter 88: This is Not Happening
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Rannigan's Redemption Chapter 89: Bourbon Between Friends
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Rannigan's Redemption Chapter 90: Wear Something Pretty
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Rannigan's Redemption Chapter 91: Unexpected Romantic Dinner
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Rannigan's Redemption Chapter 92: A Kiss in the Snow
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Rannigan's Redemption Chapter 93: Confession
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Rannigan's Redemption Chapter 94: Payback
Chapter 94: PaybackMaggie woke up late the next morning and padded out to the living room. She checked her phone and saw a notification indicating that there was a text from Bobby. Good morning, cher! I had a good time last night. Just boarding my flight. I'll call you later. BShe smiled to herself as she did a little happy dance. A good morning text is nice. She answered back, realizing that he probably wouldn't get it until he landed. Good morning, yourself. I enjoyed last night, too. Hope your flight was smooth. I'll look forward to hearing from you. MaggieThen she set about putting 'Operation: Michael's Payback' into motion. She'd come up with a plan in the wee hours of the morning. First, she called Ben. "Hey, sweetie! Want to do me a big favor tonight?"She explained to Ben that she wanted to do something to lift Michael's spirits and that a poker and pizza night would be just the thing. He agreed and told her that he and Nate were enthusiastically on boar
Rannigan's Redemption Chapter 95: Things Are Heating Up
Chapter 95: Things Are Heating UpBobby called Maggie late that evening. "How was your night, cher?""It was good," she answered. "You were the hit of the evening. I hope you didn't get in trouble."He laughed quietly. "Nah, I was just being folksy. They love that kind of thing.""How about you? How was your night?""They paid me to talk about baseball. How can I complain? Actually, I need to study up a little bit for some interviews I'm doing tomorrow. And I imagine you probably need to get to bed."Emboldened by the privacy of her apartment and her distance from him, Maggie smiled wryly. "Did you say you imagine me in bed?"His chuckle was low. "I imagine you in all sorts of places, cher."Maggie gasped as she felt a rush of heat that started between her legs and radiated throughout her body. "Well on that note, I'll say good night."Bobby chuckled again. "Good night, Maggie. Sweet dreams."Maggie fell asleep smiling and woke up on Monday morning the same way. Cautious
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