32 Chapter 32: Asking Questions

“It’s safer if there’s more than one of us,” Sean said.

She nodded, not knowing much about being protected. She’d never been in danger before. “You’re from Ireland?”

“Aye. County Galway.”

“I was just there.”

“Oh?”

“Yes. Leenane. Such a pretty part of the world.”

He rose and put his plate in the sink. “You need me to wash it?”

“No. I can do it later.”

“You did cook for me.”

She waved a hand. “No. I’ll do it. Besides, the maid will be in tomorrow. I can leave it for her.”

He tilted his head slightly then stood in the kitchen as if he had no idea what to do next.

“Is my apartment secure?”

“Yes.”

He was a large man, taking up most of the space on that side of the island. Colleen waved a hand towards her television. “Feel free to watch if you want.”

He put up a large hand. “I don’t watch.”

“As you saw I have a second bedroom. You didn’t bring any clothing with you?”

“I’ll get it later. I’ll be fine with what I have now,” he said.