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of Greyson as the most reserved, which was why giving Eva
his ring had shocked them all so thoroughly.
    “All right. We’ve done what we can. I’m off.”
Bruno tapped the corner of his eye. Isaac hastily did the same, and Greyson
lifted his hand, but Bruno disconnected the viewer before he could complete the
familiar gesture. He sighed, then touched his eye
anyway, needing the comfort. He was a Sentry. So were his brothers. As long as
they lived, they would keep watch for the rest of humanity.
    ****
    “Thank you for picking me up.” Eva slid into the passenger’s side
of Lucy’s mom’s car. “Did your mom mind you borrowing her car for the day?”
    “Nah, she was cool. Dad dropped her off at work. She knows you and
I need to locate a vehicle for our own use, so she was nice about it.” Lucy
pulled out of Eva’s driveway slowly, obviously not wanting to kick up gravel
onto her mom’s leased commuter car.
    “ What’s this you and I you’re talking about?”
Eva teased, pushing the button to let down the window a little. She liked the
fresh air and it was a beautiful summer day.
    “Ha. You know that I’ll mooch on you for all my transportation
needs, at least until I manage to find a job,” Lucy replied, shooting her a
mischievous look. “I’ll need someone to drive me to the clubs and I’m not going
to ask my mom to do it.”
    Eva laughed. “What clubs? We live in mostly-rural Ohio.”
    “You will be driving my delectable ass to Columbus whenever I
require civilization, which will probably be every Friday night. It’s the least
you can do since you talked me into moving back here.”
    Lucy turned onto the highway and sped up. The breeze riffled
through Eva’s long hair, whipping strands into her face. She didn’t care. She
loved the quiet and the smell of growing hay. They whizzed past rolling
farmland and Eva tilted her head up, smiling.
    “You’re going to catch flies if you keep your mouth hanging open
like that,” Lucy said, chuckling.
    “Shut up. I’m enjoying the lack of sirens, exhaust, and body
fluids. And once again, I didn’t talk you into moving back here.”
    “Uh-huh, and what is that I’m smelling ? Hmm, fertilizer. Lovely.” Lucy pushed a button and closed
the windows.
    Eva shook her head, but didn’t argue. She wasn’t particularly fond
of that scent either. “Oh well. The fresh air was nice while it lasted.”
    ****
    “I like that one.” Lucy pointed at a cherry red, brand new
Mustang.
    Eva snorted. “Um, no. I can’t afford that
and you know it.”
    “It’s pretty,” Lucy whined, walking closer.
    Eva followed her, amused. The used car lot was filled with
serviceable vehicles, but of course her best friend headed right towards the
most impractical car of the bunch. “It’s pretty, but it will suck gas I can’t
afford.”
    “It’s red.” Lucy stroked her hand down the hood.
    “I’ll buy you a red lollipop on the way home,” Eva said, grinning.
    Lucy sent her a disgusted look.
    “Is there something I can help you ladies with?” a man asked,
walking toward them. He wore khakis and a dress shirt with a nametag buttoned
to the pocket. He winked at Lucy. “This one’s a beaut. Want to take her for a
spin?”
    “No, thank you,” Eva said before Lucy could get any ideas. She
squinted at the man’s name. “I’m looking for something more practical. Good gas
mileage.”
    “Well, you’ve come to the right place. I’m Harold.” He smiled and
held out his hand.
    Eva shook it. “Thanks.” She started walking between some cars,
heading towards the cheaper used vehicles. “I want something maybe two or three
years old. Certified.”
    “We just had a nice Honda come in,” Harold said. “Down this way.”
    A minute later the three of them were standing in front of a puce
green econobox . She didn’t know a thing about cars,
but this one looked ugly enough to be practical. It probably had great gas
mileage.
    “It’s the color of mashed peas,” Lucy