If Nate was surprised by the venom in Jamie’s voice, he hid the reaction well. “I know it seems that way to you right now, James, but I swear, I do know what you’re going through.”
That did it. “Oh yeah? Did you lose your best friend?” Jamie was all but snarling.
Nate’s reply was basic, matter-of-fact. “Yes.”
Nothing dampens the fires of anger better than being proved wrong smack in the middle of a boiling rage. Jamie looked down at the covers. “Oh. Sorry.”
Nate actually smiled. “It’s okay, James. I was angry when I lost my Amy, too. Perfectly natural reaction.”
Amy? That name sounded familiar. Then it hit him. “Wasn’t that the lady doctor who was killed in an explosion?”
Nate’s eyes took on a far-away gleam as he nodded. “That was her. Dr. Amy Vaughn. She and I came here together fr
