On the way back to the station, Taren had texted Kiki over and again, but she hadn't returned his texts. It was just as well. Taren shrugged, knowing it was better if she left now instead of waiting until he--and Abby--were in too deep.

"What's wrong?" Dylan asked, taking his time driving back to the fire station after the call.

"Oh, it's Kiki," Taren replied. "She won't return any of my texts."

He shrugged. "Maybe she's just busy."

Taren raised an ...