Chapter 18
Hours later, when Damian came to take the lead shift, Ryan was on the driveway and gazing at the glowing lights of the city during sunset. Ryan's arms were folded across his chest. His contentment with this job in Palm Springs had continued surging in the hours since his shift had begun.
"Ryan," Damian said.
Ryan swung around to the man behind him. Damian had extended his arm for a handshake. Ryan accepted the goodwill gesture and genially gripped Damian's hand.
"Good sign," Damian said.
"Nothing suspicious out here," Ryan replied.
"You're on again in eight hours."
"I will be ready."
Catalina Bastian welcomed Ryan inside with an invitation for dinner. She had already eaten, yet joined him for a few minutes at the kitchen bar as his first course was served by her sta
