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voice tighten?
                  He'd been reserved since they'd left her house, answering questions when she asked, but not making conversation. She should probably follow his lead.
                  The effortless way he'd lost the men who followed them reassured Katie. And grated on her at the same time.
                  As long as she was with him, she didn't have to worry that she would lead Henderson's men anywhere, but she wouldn't, couldn't be with Rick all the time.
                  Her body thrummed with awareness of his rich, earthly scent. She fixed her gaze on the side mirror, glad when they exited onto I-235 North in the center of the city.
                  Seeing his old basketball jersey had affected her like a kick to the stomach. Brought back the memory of the look on his face when he'd found her in that shirt so long ago. Surprise, then a slow-curling, wicked smile as he'd tumbled her onto his rumpled bed. That had been the first, and only, time she'd initiated their lovemaking.
                  At the memory, her cheeks heated and she shifted against the smooth leather at her back. "So, did you believe Tommy's parents? You really think they don't know where he is?"
                  "Yes. If Harrington's parents had seen him, I think they would've been nervous, evaded my questions. Plus I checked around outside while you stayed inside with them. There were no signs that anyone had been there. And I don't think they faked the concern they feel for Tommy and Grace. Or their anger at Tommy."
     
                  "I was really hoping we'd learn something down there." She blew out a frustrated breath. "Now what do we do?"
                  "Like I said, I'll check on the computer we found at Tommy's place. I'll talk to his employer and parole officer tomorrow."
                  "I want to come along." She half-turned to face him in the car, lacing her fingers together against the urge to touch him. Thank goodness, they were nearly at her house. "I know I can help, if you'll just let me."
                  Regardless of his answer, she didn't plan to sit around waiting on him to learn something and call her with a daily report.
                  "We've already been over this."
                  "What if you don't find them? I will have done nothing to help Grace and I can't live with that. I stayed out of your way at the Harrington and you are the one who wanted me to go."
                  He sighed, running a hand over his face. "That was for your safety."
                  "And what if I'm still being followed?"
                  "We'll deal with it."
                  "I really need to do something." Then grudgingly, "Please?"
                  His jaw set as he exited the highway and headed west on Wilshire toward May Avenue. Heavier traffic zoomed along these streets than had been on the highway. At one point, he swerved sharply, reminding Katie that he'd done the same thing about an hour ago. He must've been trying to miss an animal or a pothole.
                  "What about your work schedule? Are you flying out anywhere in the next couple of days?"
                  "No. I called in yesterday." Had it really been only a day and a half since Grace had disappeared with Tommy? "I've built up a few weeks of vacation and my boss said I should take some time."
                  "At least I won't have to worry about where you are and I can concentrate solely on finding your sister."
                  So glad I could help. Katie bit back the sarcastic words.
                  How had he gone from flying for the Air Force to this job? She didn't ask. It was better not to know about the life he'd made without her.
                  Her mind and body ached from trying to