"Kevin will talk to him when we get back." "I didn't say that," Kevin said. "But you're going to," Neil said. "You already walked away from him once knowing what Riko would do to him in your absence. Don't do it again. If you don't protect him now, his death is on you." "Damn, Neil," Nicky said. "A little harsh?" Neil ignored him. "Renee already did the hard part. She got him out of there. You just have to put your foot down and keep him here. You outrank him in Riko's imaginary hierarchy. He'll listen to you." "Yeah," Matt said. "Weren't you two friends once?" Kevin opened his mouth, closed
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