Chapter 47

“Cooper,” he said. Next to him, Dom was laughing too. Gordon glanced up at them, not looking amused.

“He thinks you’re into drugs,” said Dom. “Why is this so funny?”

“Stress,” said Kiko. He held up his hands so Gordon could see the splinters embedded in his bloody palms. “We’re waiting for the med crew.”

“Spell it,” said the police chief. Kiko bit back more laughter and spelled his name out. Gordon took forever on Dom’s too, and seemed more unimpressed the closer they got. Kiko couldn’t help it, though. Being with Dom, alive with Dom, through a situation like this was so much better than what had happened with Karen. He nudged up against Dom as Gordon moved at his slow pace. Dom put an arm around him, winced.