Page 124 of Rangers Last Promise

“Don't.”

“I didn't say anything.”

“You're about to.”

Mrs. Grady continues. “One of them picked it up.”

“They're processing it for evidence.”

“Well, tell them to put it back when they're finished. That bare spot looks ridiculous.”

“Mrs. Grady⁠—”

“And your garage is open.”

My humor disappears.

“What?”

“The deputy opened it.”

“Okay. Thank you.”

“Do you want me to watch your house?”

“No.”

“I can see the whole front from my kitchen.”

“Please stay inside.”

“I have binoculars.”

Of course she does.

“Lock your doors.”

“I always lock my doors. I don't hide keys in fake rocks.”

Doc looks down.

His shoulders move.

I hang up.

“Go ahead.”

He looks innocent.

“Say it.”

“I have nothing to say.”

“Liar.”

“I was going to compliment Mrs. Grady’s home-security practices.”

Trigger loses it.