“Thanks. I shouldn’t need them, but I guess I do.”
“The doc didn’t give you that brace as a fashion statement,” Zach muttered as he left the room. When he returned, he handed Ben two pills and a glass of water. “Take them then you’re going to bed and no arguments.”
“It’s only…”
“Ben…”
“Okay, okay. Wait until you get hurt. I’m going to be the keeper from Hell.”
“I’m counting on it,” Zach replied as he began picking up the dishes to take into the kitchen.
“Seriously?” Ben asked in surprise.
“Yep. This is a dangerous business we’re in. We all need that someone who gives enough of a damn to be there when things don’t work out quite the way we planned. Hayley has Ez, and vice versa. You and I have each other. At least I’m pretty sure we do.”
“As far as I’m concerned we do, although it’s
