“That’s really cute that you call her Jules,” he said and grinned at her. “I like your nickname.” She made a face. “It’s silly, but Elise started calling me that like three years ago and it stuck.” “You have a nickname, too?” he asked me. “I could tell you, but then I’d have to shoot you,” I said apologetically. He nudged Juliana’s elbow with his. “Will you tell me?” “No way. She knows where I sleep.”
