Suzie’s House 112: Ready

Drew formed a fist, but managed to keep from pounding on his computer’s keyboard. An oath of an unsavory variety slipped out. Luckily, Ben was at school and everyone else was at work. At least, he thought everyone was at work until Vin tsked at him.

“You know, you could always let me take a crack at it. I’m every bit as good with a computer as you are.” He leaned against the doorjamb of the dining room where Drew worked. As Drew watched, Vin crossed his arms. He looked entirely too smug.

“I don’t think it’s the computer that’s going to find him. I think I’ll have to pound on some doors.” Drew pushed away from the table.

“Even better.” Vin grinned, uncrossing his arms and moving forward.

“Not on your life. Look what happened the last time I let you in on the case.”

“I’m alive, aren’t I?” Vin may have intended to sound re-assuring, but he rotated his shoulder and rubbed the bullet scar in his chest as he said it.

Drew glared at his friend. He could argue, but what was the point? Every time he tried, Vin or Suzie, and even Miranda would talk him into a corner. Including them in his work was wrong on so many levels, yet it kept happening. Drew sighed.

“Would you stop trying to protect me? I’m not like Suzie or Miranda. I was an expert consultant to begin with. I can handle myself.”

“We’re talking about the man who drove you off the road, walked up to you, and shot you in cold blood.”

“All the more reason to include me.” Vin’s eyes flashed anger and determination.

Drew supposed he could hardly argue. Wouldn’t he do the same in Vin’s place?

“Fine. You can come with me.” Drew powered down his computer. He grabbed his keys off the table as he stood.

“Great. Where are we going?”

“I think it’s time to pay Christina a visit.”

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