“That bad? Here I left and missed all the fun.” He raises a brow, actually curious at just how intense the week could have been. But he’s had a few crazy ones himself, especially recently. It’s never much fun, he knows that too damn well. It’s the reason he’s been out of town, trying to help sort things out for their town. “I’m working on a presentation for a grant program for community services.”

“Another beer, thanks,” he says to the woman, pushing the plate toward the edge of the table so she takes it away. “You sure you don’t want a drink.”