“The first thing I need you to do is go home and I’ll be providing the ride.”

“Why? I can take the bus.”

Penn grimaced. “You’re supposed to trust me.”

“Paige has some reservations and she’s the most trusting person I know.”

He rubbed a hand down his face. Independent women were always the hardest to interview. He respected them but wished they could dial it back just a little. They made his job difficult and this wasn’t even his job anymore. ...