“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. “You promised to trust me."
A sigh came through the phone. “Okay. How will I know this is the right person?"
At least she was a little suspicious. Maybe she would take what he was going to tell her seriously. “Can you get out of work?"
“Yes. I can go home sick or something. I'm almost done anyway."
“Good. Thank you for your cooperation, Brooke.
