“No pressure there,” she said.
Grey walked in, set his computer bag on the table. “How’s everyone doin’?”
“Never better,” Sydney said, the sarcasm rolling off her tongue.
“Not good,” Tank answered. “The bad guys are winning.”
Grey slid his gaze from his brother to her. “Sleep okay?”
“All good,” Tank replied.
“Creepy Secret Zone’s got a rodent problem,” she said.
Grey hitched an eyebrow. “Whad’ya see?”
“Rats,” she replied. “And they looked pretty fat and happy to me.”
“Can’t call an exterminator,” Grey said. “I’ll put out traps.”
“I could use more coffee,” Sydney said. “I’ll make a pot in the break room.”
“Election day,” Grey said. “Teddy, you gotta vote.”
“I did mine absentee,” Tank replied. “Didn’t think I’d be back.”
“Sydney, we’ll have to sneak you out to vote,” Grey said.
“I voted months ago.” Sydney made her way toward the doorway. “Did you and Car vote?”
“On the way in,” Grey replied.
“Is she here?” Sydney asked.
“Her office.”
In the break room, Sydney made a pot of coffee before heading to her sister’s office.
Knock-knock.
Caroline glanced up, shot her a smile. “Come in. Close the door.”
Sydney shut the door, eased into a guest chair. “You look so serious.”
“I was worried you wouldn’t sleep,” Caroline said. “You only had one pillow and you’re not comfortable here. I’m sorry I didn’t stay, but I will from now on.”
“It’s all good.”
“Did you sleep?”
“Not much.” Sydney tapped the other guest chair. “Sit next to me.”
Caroline relocated.
“Iwasconcerned,” Sydney started. “I never sleep well.”
Caroline ran a soothing hand over Sydney’s shoulder. “I know, and I’m sorry I didn’t stay.”
After a beat, Sydney said, “I had the best sleep I’ve had in… well… maybe forever.” She scooted to the edge of the chair. “Tankput pillows around me, then he held me so close I was like a dog in a thunder wrap.”
