Billy taps his fingers against Tommy’s hand. Listening. He gets what his partner is saying. The bad dreams of the past, like how Billy gets touchy around the Fourth of July.

"Yeah, I know him. Don’t know Jan though. Figured taking a break out of this room just for a walk would help." Siting here was fine. "If Jan teases you, I’ll beat her up."

He wouldn’t. It’s the thought that counts maybe.

"If you want, I’ll sleep over more in September. Be your guard dog against the nightmares."