Chapter 9

“Well, it was pretty simple.” He ducked his head, his heart fluttering. Brian wasn’t…too bad.

“You’ve had your lunch?” Ben asked.

“Not yet. I still have to check on the meals.”

“They will be fine. I’ll take care of them.”

Evan gawked. “You can’t. You’re very busy and it’s my job. I’ll make sure things are okay.”

Ben just chuckled. “Fine. Do what you want to do. Just don’t forget your own lunch, okay?” He squeezed Evan’s shoulder and Evan found himself leaning into Ben’s hand before he pulled back

“Sure.”

* * * *

“Mr. Donaghue?”

“Yes?”

“Someone is here to see you. Mr. Evan Foster.”

Brian’s heart leaped to his throat. He honestly thought Evan wouldn’t come again at night. Brian didn’t expect him to and he wasn’t prepared at all.

“Should I send him in?” the security officer asked into the phone.