Dixon, being lead investigator, made the executive decision to add him to the task force. It was something she should have done upon the discovery that Bernal was one of the Crush Killer’s victims. Vail certainly hadn’t suggested it, nor had Brix, but Vail wondered if Dixon’s relationship with Agbayani gave her pause. Still, the short delay in adding him had not had any ill effects on the investigation, and, their prior relationship notwithstanding, Agbayani appreciated the appointment. “Are you okay with seeing Eddie regularly at the task force?” “Hopefully, for our sake, this task force won’t be around much longer. But as to Eddie, I imagine we’ll have our awkward moments. The thing is, he’s a really good guy. I miss him. I miss the intimacy, sharing things with a life partner I can trust. No games.” Vail chuckled, with a tinge of sarcasm. “I had a life partner once. Turns out I couldn’t trust him and he had a whole arsenal of games up his sleeve.” “This is your ex?”
