Red Rover, Red Rover by Perry Elisabeth Kirkpatrick

Author:Perry Elisabeth Kirkpatrick
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Toward Home Press
Published: 2019-03-01T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9

EMILY TURNED ON THE lights in her apartment but kept the blinds drawn. Somehow it felt like having them open would be inviting all kinds of prying eyes. Never mind she was on the second floor of the apartment building. If there were people after Dr. Novak, she certainly didn’t want to do anything to advertise his presence. She had set him up on her sagging living room couch with a glass of cold water and the ceiling fan running while she changed out of her work clothes.

Leaving the tiny bedroom, she joined him in the living room.

“Sorry it’s so Spartan in here,” she said. “I’m saving for college, and it’s normally just me here. I’d rather have a little extra in the savings account than all the furnishings—”

Dr. Novak waved his hand. “Please do not apologize to me Miss Abbott. I am grateful to be cooling down and not running from anyone for the moment. Old men were not meant to run in Phoenix heat.”

“I’m not sure young people were either,” she said, shaking her head. “You can call me Emily, by the way.”

The old man nodded his head solemnly. “You are a coworker of Nighthawk’s?”

“Yes,” she answered, but quickly added. “But only at the coffee shop. Up until today I didn't know he was—you know—something other than a barista. A very, very bad barista.” She looked up at the ceiling thoughtfully. “This actually explains a lot about his coffee-making skills.”

“I take it they’re subpar?” Dr. Novak asked, looking amused.

Emily nodded. “I’m beginning to realize his skills lie elsewhere: important things like ditching a tail and driving like a maniac through Phoenix traffic without getting into an accident.” She bit her lip and frowned.

“Are you worried about him?”

“Worried about what he’s doing to my car right now. I do hope he’s careful.”

The older man was studying her with a perplexed look on his face.

“That sounds heartless,” she admitted after a moment. “Should I be worried about him? Is he in danger?”

The older man nodded slowly. “I should think so. Yes, this kind of thing is what he’s trained for, but there’s always risk.” He almost spoke like he had first-hand knowledge.

A thought occurred to Emily. What if Dr. Novak really did know the dangers from experience? What if he had been a spy too?

“Are you in danger too?” she asked after a moment’s hesitation. “They’re chasing you, aren’t they.”

He glanced up at the ceiling before responding. “Yes. They—well, I’m not sure how much I can say. Perhaps Nighthawk could tell you more. Suffice it to say, I have information they want.”

Emily checked her watch. Brent hadn’t mentioned when he would be back, but she realized he also hadn’t said exactly where he was going or why. The more she thought it through, the more she realized whatever he was doing was probably super dangerous.

God, I just met this guy, but he’s already been such a good friend and You know I don’t have very many of those. Just—just keep an eye on him? And my car too, if You don’t mind.

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