Mel stood on the patio in front of a smoking barbecue grill. Relief mixed with irritation flooded through him. "What the hell are you doing?" She glanced up, a surprised expression on her face. "What kind of a greeting is that?" He stomped over to the grill, looking around the yard as he did. "You shouldn't be out here. That freaking creepy jackass of an asshole Webb knows where you live." Mel chuckled. "Your love for him hasn't grown much today." "I'm serious, Melanie." He clutched her arm. "I know you are because you're calling me 'Melanie' and using your 'I'm serious' voice." She piled two steaks onto a plate and thrust it at him. "Take these inside while I turn off the grill." He rolled his eyes and stayed beside her while she did what she needed to do, then escorted her in. Mel locked the door behind them. "I know it was stupid to go outside, but I wanted to make you a nice dinner. The more I thought about it, the more I decided I will not let Webb make me a prisoner in my own home." Nate set the plate on the table and shook his head.
