The Bargainer’s upper lips curl when he sees one such boat pass by us. “Why would I ever—?” “And can we swing by one of those gift shops so I can get a mask?” I’d also like some gelato—and perhaps a blown glass bottle—but I won’t push my luck too far. He groans. “Haven’t you ever heard the expression ‘Don’t mix business with pleasure’?” A sly smile spreads across my face. “Aww, are you suggesting I’m pleasure?” My heart is thumping way too loud. He frowns severely at me. “I’m definitely rubbing off on you.” He really is. “C’mon, it’ll be fun,” I say, grabbing his hand and tugging him towards a
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