He knew what she wanted him to do. And honestly, if he'd been inclined, he could have easily gotten her out of it. He wasn't, though, because he knew this would probably be safer for her than letting her wander off. And damn it, why was this suddenly in his hands to begin with? Rubbing his temples, he sighed.

"If she wants me to be there," he replied, though with a little bit of reluctance. He knew he couldn't just leave if she wanted him to stick around, even when facing the unappealing task of sitting around an entire night with her and this cop.