Chapter 52
***Casey***
I peer out my window at the patrol car sitting out front.
It’s been there for a while. The deputy hasn’t even come to the door. I should
invite him inside because he has to be hungry by now. When I step out the door,
a chilly wind blindsides me. Talk about bi-polar weather. I hug my arms and
hastily make my way to the car. As I draw close, the door opens, and Brick
steps out.
“Brick! What are you doing? Why didn’t you come inside?”
“My orders are to stand watch.”
“Well, new orders. Come inside, have some dinner, and warm
up.”
“Casey—”
“You won’t be much good to us if you’re cold and hungry.
Inside. Now.”
His eyes widen in surprise, but then his features relax in
acceptance. Finally, he nods.
“Yes, ma’am.”
Throughout dinner, I check my watch and occasionally glance
out the window. It’s dark, and I still haven’t heard from Ethan.
“Call him,” Brick says.
Am I that obvious? “You think I should?”
“Call.”
“Fine.”
He answers on the second ring, his voice filled with
anxiety. “Are you okay?”
“Yeah. I was wondering the same thing about you.”
“I’m good, trying to coordinate this search.”
“Oh, am I interrupting you? I’m sorry.”
“It’s fine. I just have about twenty nosy officers trying to
eavesdrop.”
I giggle at the image he creates. “I’ll let you get back to
your strategizing then. Bye.”
“Bye, sweetheart.”
The moment I hang up the phone, a brilliant idea pops into
my head. Brick swallows hard at my calculating smile.
“Mr. Castle, you and I are going on a mission.”