“It’s in the genes, gal,” Dwayne Bridges said, laughing at his crude joke. “You’re the spittin’ image of your mother and just as excitable. Better be careful you don’t go the same way she did.” He took a look at the boy standing protectively behind her. “And you, son, if you’re screwing with the girl, you’d better be careful, too. She’ll break your heart and run.”