He thought about Kerry and Frank to keep the heebie-jeebies at bay as he drove home, although Officer Rommel’s impressive looks popped into his thoughts now and then too. He wasn’t much of one for religion, but he said a prayer that both the blond officer and his courageous dog would be all right.
* * * *
Three weeks later
Roy was still careful when he came on shift at four each afternoon. He made sure the back door was locked and checked to be sure no one was hiding in the restrooms. Sometimes he felt a little foolish to be so paranoid, but better to be cautious than dead.