While I was lost in my thoughts, Lucas spoke again, "By the way, I know I haven’t called after getting your contact info. I've just been really swamped lately."

He was actually explaining himself to me. I was flattered.

"It's okay, I totally understand. I know police work must keep you busy."

It was true—I really did understand. Someone like me isn't exactly eye-catching.

So when he left my house that day, I never expected him to call.

But he explained ...