Chapter 33

“The neurologist went over my latest scan and gave me a clean bill of health. It’s hardly a shocker that I’m supposed to avoid more head trauma. But otherwise, he released me. The orthopedic surgeon studied the last films she took of my shoulder and knees. All good. I started exercising a little earlier than she’d recommended, but it actually ended up helping me build back my strength. It wasn’t my first rodeo with the shoulder, so I knew how not to pull it out of whack again. She wants to see me in another month but told me I can go ahead and resume normal activity, including work.”

Brea could see the relief on his face. She’d been worried his injuries were so extensive he’d be unable to come back, and he must have had moments of doubt, too. “That’s great. Just make sure you take it easy for a while.”

“I’ll try.” He leaned forward and studied her. “But it’s not an easy job.”

“I know.” And she did from being around Cutter. What they did was dangerous and unpredicta