“I want to know what’s going on here, Lynch. If she’s being bullied or some shit like that, then I can help. I can fix this if you just tell me.” “You can fix this?” “For her?” He nodded vehemently. “Absolutely.” “You like her.” I tilted my head to one side, studying him. “Maybe even more than like her.” He didn’t deny it. Good. Another tick for him.