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I nudged his shoulder with mine. “You know I’d do anything for you and Sunny, except run off to the city, of course. We’re going to make it through this, like always.”
He nudged me back. “I know. I’ve got to get back to the courthouse. The Tri-Council should be wrapping up their business.”
“How come you weren’t in on this meeting?”
“They wanted members only for the first hour.”
“Hmm.”
“There’s no conspiracies, sis. It’s standard business. They want to figure out what they really want before they ask. Frankly, it will save a lot of debate.”
“Okay.” I shrugged. “Have fun with your grown-up stuff.” I winked at him, and he kissed my cheek before jumping up from the couch.
At the door, he turned and gave me one last look. “Don’t take any risks, Chavvah. I’d really appreciate it if you and Sunny would keep out of the investigation. At least as much as possible. I can’t risk you. Either of you.”
“I promise I’ll avoid danger at every turn. And I’ll try to keep Sunny from digging too much.”
He put his index finger up. I stood up and walked over to him. I touched the tip of his finger with mine. “Heart-light swear,” I said.
He smiled. “Thanks. You’re the best.”
“Damn straight. Now get the hell out.”
He held up his hands. “Going.”
I closed the apartment door and locked it. Just in case. I was paranoid. Not without cause, but I hated feeling scared and vulnerable.
After a quick shower, I pulled my hair back into a ponytail. Another knock on the door had me jumping out of my skin. Who now?
“Babe?” I asked. I really needed to get a door with a peephole.
“It’s me. Sunny.”
Well, shitty-shitty bang-bang. I unlocked the door and opened it. “Why are you here and not home?”
“I need a reason?” With her big boobs, she appeared perkier than usual. I was looking forward to when she finally weaned Jude off the milk train. Those taters were distracting.
“You shouldn’t be here, Sunny. Especially not with all that blood around.”
“I didn’t go out back. No worries.” She waved off my concern and strolled in taking the exact spot on the couch where Babe had been sitting. She sighed unhappily. “Besides, I haven’t had a vision in weeks. I used to wish they’d go away, and now… I can’t believe I miss them.”
I smirked and sat down next to her. “Why are you here?”
Her lower lip jutted into a pout. “You’re a terrible best friend.”
“Am not.”
“Are so.”
“Uh-unh.”
“Uh-huh.”
“Are we going to be sticking out our tongues soon and calling each other doo-dee heads?”
“Maybe.” She giggled.
I giggled too. Not something I normally did, but Sunny knew how to bring out the girl in me. She hugged me and, as usual, it made me feel better. “You give the best hugs, honey.”
