David knew he had to change the subject, and fast. He cleared his throat to form a break, a silence. Then he moved on, figuring her life would be a good, safe topic. “So if you weren’t such a good Samaritan, you wouldn’t be doing what you’re doing?”

She shrugged. She seemed as grateful for the change of subject as he was. “I’d probably be working defense somewhere by now, making real money. Or maybe I’d still be in the state prosecutor’s office. I don’t ...