At Least It’s Not The Morgue

Damian sighed quietly. ‘Hey, don’t think that way. Gideon took a bullet for her. She’d be worried even if he were a stranger. If it weren’t for him, Kira could have died. Put yourself in her shoes. Wouldn’t you be grateful and concerned at the same time? Kira’s reaction is perfectly normal.’ Austyn looked away from Damian. ‘Kira probably sees the man as a brother,’ Damian speculated. ‘Garner stayed with the Hewitts for four years. Leland Hewitt sort of adopted him as a son.’ Damian patted Austyn’s shoulder. ‘Anyway, don’t overthink this. A lot has happened tonight. Everybody’s on edge, including you. Go home, have a good night’s rest, and when you’re more clear-headed in the morning, talk to Kira.’ Austyn said simply, ‘It’s getting late. Don’t let me keep you.’ Damian nodded, knowing his friend probably wanted to be left alone. Luca saw Damian come out of the office. ‘Wait for me.’ They had to head back to the station for debriefing. Luca said to Jesse, ‘Keep an eye on Austyn, will you