Chapter 156

“And you’re not willing to find out,” Russ said as he hurried to catch up.

Daw shrugged. “If things…If we find out who killed us, it won’t matter one way or the other. We’ll move on and somehow I don’t think we’ll end up in the same place, or time, or whatever’s out there.”

“Until then, though…”

“I don’t know, kid,” Daw replied in frustration.

Russ’s shoulders slumped. “I’m sorry. I should have kept my mouth shut.”

“Not at all. It probably sounds hokey, but the idea you’re interested in me in that way makes me feel as if I’m worth something.”

“Of course you are! Damn, Daw.”

Trying to lighten what had become a very serious, and personal conversation, Daw replied, “Let’s hope I’m not damned. I don’t do heat well.”