Vaughn sighed a deep breath. He released Randy’s hand and patted Randy’s thigh. “I hope not, Randy.” He turned back to the steering wheel and fingered the ignition key. “I sure hope not.”
A long pause filled the space between them while Randy thought of something to say.
Vaughn beat him to the punch, however. “You’ll have the kids tonight, though—
Randy rolled his eyes. “Oh, for God’s sake…”
“I’m serious, Randy,” Vaughn said, starting the pickup. “Please don’t argue about this. Let me help where I see fit to help. Right now, it’s the least that I can do.”
“Fine,” Randy replied, surprising Vaughn into both softening his forehead and offering several confused blinks. “If that’s going to make you happy, then send them over.”
He held up a finger before Vaughn got a chance to respond. “Bu
