The Baby Bonanza. Jacqueline Diamond

approval,” Zora warned.

      “I’ll stop by her office later.”

      It sounded like a done deal. At least Keely would be an improvement on Laird.

      In the cafeteria, the blend of voices and aromas filled Zora with eagerness to share this new development with Lucky. Where was he? Her gaze swept past the food serving bays and across the crowded room.

      She spotted him sharing a table with a thin and most unwelcome companion: Laird. The psychologist was talking a mile a minute, oblivious to Lucky’s irritated expression.

      Zora would rather not discuss Keely in front of the competition. “Hold on,” she said, turning.

      Too late. Keely was stomping right over to the table. Judging by the set of her shoulders, she didn’t plan to be subtle, either.