" Babe,' Ranger said. 'Do something with her.'

And he disconnected.

I called Ranger back. 'No,' I said. 'And I need information on Jelly Kantner. His apartment got blown up, and I need to find him.'

And I should do this why?'

Because you like me.'

There was a full beat of silence. 'I do,' Ranger said. 'I like you a lot. Sometimes I'm not sure why. Give me a couple minutes. "

― Janet Evanovich , Fearless Fourteen (Stephanie Plum, #14)