9LETTER FROM THE PAST
Over the ensuing week, Craig heard nothing from Danny. Normally, it would be a relief to not be summoned to a crime scene, but this time was different. Craig felt isolated, left to wonder what was going on with Danny’s work and with Emma. The thought of her made him ponder the unexpected turn concerning his abilities. Nonetheless, his budding relationship with Lauren was going well. They’d been seeing each other at work, either over a break or at lunch. A few evenings, they grabbed a quick bite of dinner near the office before Craig dropped her off at her apartment. Craig had shared his address, but they hadn’t yet spent time there; each night they both went back to their respective apartments. Craig didn’t want to push for more at this point, worrying that it might
