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“Find another way in Give you cover in case we find danger,” Timothy said “It’s just a precaution I’ your brother’s safe and trouble-free return at the bar in Montego Bay this evening”

Joel nodded “Precaution seems to be your favorite word, Timothy”

“It’s one of them Precaution is how I survived three combat tours of duty You should take the wheel, Joel, and when you get up there tell them your name and that you are Peter Swift’s son”

“I’ood idea,” Toni said, worried about Joel “Maybe Joel should get out here and wait for us He’s only eighteen”

“Mo Restin is my brother”

Maddox turned to her “Sweetheart, I don’t think we have to be concerned for him or Restin Your ex obviously needs both of theet them”

“Besides, I’ates for,” Joel said “Without et in?”

“Oh God, I hate this I hate everything about this But okay I don’t think we have any other choice”

“Give ate,” Timothy said

She was glad to have him on their side “Be careful”

The rain stopped The air was heavy Her heart pounded like a jackhammer in her chest every second that ticked by Please, God, don’t let et hurt

After the allotted time Timothy had asked for, Joel drove up to the iron entrance He reached out theand hit the green button on the callbox

“State your business,” a deep voice said

“I’m Joel Edmunds, Peter Swift’s son I’m here to see my dad and my brother Restin”

Toni had never heard either of her sons refer to Peter as dad before Father, yes, but never dad She realized that Joel had used “dad” to help get them inside It was very smart of him