Tim scratched his forehead. “You know, a few days ago a question like that would have concerned me. Though I’m still curious,” he placed both hands on the counter. “Why do you need a weapon?”

“I’m meeting with several of my clients tonight and let’s just say I don’t trust some of them. Hopefully there’s no need for it, but if there is, I’d like to be ready.”

Pulling a binder out from underneath the cabinet, Tim dropped it on the counter and flipped ...