I want a homing beacon on your vehicle.There will be.No, I want one on before we leave the grounds in the morning. I'll see to it.Give and take, she reminded herself. Even when--maybe especially when--give and take was a pain in the ass. Okay. But there go my plans to slip off and meet Pablo the pool boy for an hour of hot, sticky sex.We all have to make sacrifices. Myself, I've had to reschedule my liaison with Vivien the French maid three times in the last couple of days.Blows, Eve said as they slipped into bed.She certainly does.
by J.D. Robb
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A character expresses her desire for a homing beacon to be installed on a vehicle, insisting on having it done before they leave the premises. This moment highlights the tension of balancing personal wishes with the demands of others, as she begrudgingly accepts the situation while reflecting on her own planned rendezvous being disrupted. It illustrates the theme of sacrifice in relationships, as she considers her postponed intimacy due to these obligations.

The interplay between the characters reveals their frustrations in a lighthearted way, as the protagonist recalls her own sacrifices involving a flirty connection. The dialogue serves to emphasize their complex dynamics, where both individuals navigate their needs versus their partner’s demands. Overall, the snippet captures the essence of give and take in relationships, marked by both humor and a touch of annoyance.

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