Tyler was on the phone for a few minutes before he hurried back to me and said, “I’m going to negotiate with Zachary now. Do you want to come along?”

“You think you have a chance?” I asked.

Being married for so long, this was just how things were—I knew him too well. His next move was never a surprise.

“Maybe not a win, but at least he won’t have time to deal with Blue Knight.” Tyler smirked confidently.

“What happened ...