I had finally remembered how much he had meant to me and I him. We really did have a bond, and that made it that much moreconfusing.
“Why didn’t he fight forme?”
“I think Rave is the only one that will be able to answer thatone.”
I slumped down in my seat. “Can you take mehome?”
“Of course, as long as by home, you mean back to my place so you can get some pants on and finally get the answers you’ve been lookingfor.”
“Thanks.” I leaned over and kissed Abel’s stubble coveredcheek.
Abel dialed Holt. “Hey man, sorry to wakeyou.”
I felt terrible that Holt had to keep cleaning up mymesses.
“I need you to come with me to pick up my bike in a minute. I’m driving Crickett back to the house in her car. Long story. Get dressed. Be home in aminute.”
