He washed a cup and asked whether Harper had settled.

That choice mattered to me more than an assurance that he could ruin Garrett whenever I wanted.

Kendra called during the review.

I almost declined.

Dana had told me I did not need to discuss the investigation with someone whose interests might be different from mine.

I answered long enough to identify what she wanted and set the boundary.

She was anxious about work and about her baby.

Her voice sounded tired.