“I have my badge in the room. I remember rule twenty-four. Always bring your badge with you, even if you have no plans on using it.”
Well, it was about time that the man actually paid attention and listened to him. It was clear that his little talk snapped him out of the stupor.
For now.
Maybe you could teach the new baby detective a few old tricks.
“Let’s head back to the room. I want to do some research before we hit the ground running tomorrow.”
He was curious.
“And we’re helping?” Corbin asked.
The man gave in.
“Yes, because you’re just going to annoy me if I say no, and I really have zero patience for being annoyed.”
He laughed.
“You never have patience when you’re being annoyed. Ethan is the calm one. You’re the spaz.”
He rolled his eyes.
Honestly, Gene wasn’t sure what Corbin expected. His vacation got screwed over the first time, when Corbin was hurt, and now, it was being boned again.
That was two too many times.
“Let’s just work this case and get it done as quickly as possible. I’ll call the cops ahead of your arrival. Find me something that ties this case to any potential ones they have.”
That worked for him.
If Gene didn’t get some vacation time, Corbin knew the truth.
He’d be a bitch to deal with back inPhilly, and no one wanted that.
No.
One.
* * * Blackhawk & Cantrell * * *
The Hotel Room
Same Time
Will watched as Ethan paced back and forth, moving across the floor in an erratic pattern as he waited for his partner to show up.
It was crystal clear where he wanted to be, and it wasn’t in the room.
Someone looked as if he was ready to make a break for it and head down to the beach.
No.
Doubt.
“Are you nervous or irritated? I can’t read you right now. You have resting blank face and look a little bit twitchy.”
Ethan stopped.
