“Where does Joseph Thunderfoot live?” she asked.
Callen knew.
“About a mile down the road before the bar,” he said. “Once upon a time, I had to tote his ass home after he was drunk in here too.”
Rayna laughed.
“I still have to,” she admitted. “Some things never change.”
That was the truth.
“And Oren Skye?” Elizabeth asked.
Rayna knew.
“All the way over by me. Usually though, they spend their time together. Joseph paints houses and Oren helps when they have a job to do.”
Well, then, they had their next destination.
“Did you hear that, Ethan?” she asked.
Oh, he did.
“I’m going to go grab coffee for Axl and myself. I’ll be back in time. He’s sitting here so he’ll keep me in the loop if you get there before I get back.”
That worked for her.
“Okay, handsome. Are you sure you’re okay?” she asked, wanting to make sure. Elizabeth wasn’t sure he was really going for a coffee.
That should take five minutes max. Plus, his voice…it was off. Maybe the‘half-breed’shit had hurt his heart.
He laughed.
“I saw the cookie platter that Vivian placed in the breakroom. I’ve got snacks. You don’t. One of us is definitely at a better advantage here.”
She sighed.
“I remember when once upon a Toady, I had snacks on demand.”
The man pulled the gum out of his mouth and held it up, making her laugh.
“I remember once upon a Medusa that you were a grown-ass adult with four partners who should be able to pack snacks for their pain in the ass.”
She snorted.
“Pass,” she said to the gum.
Well, at least everyone was in a good mood.
That helped out.
Because it was still morning, and they had more interviews.
It was going to be a long-ass day.
For sure.
* * *The Blackhawk Family* * *