Don Carpenter, Sean’s partner, came in through the front door. He was tall, African American, about fifteen years older than Sean, and good-looking. When he walked, he seemed to float. There were no hard movements about him. The ladies loved him, but he was a faithful husband, which made him all the more alluring. He was the only partner Sean had ever known and had been his mentor since Sean’s rookie year. Over time they had formed a bond that grew far beyond the department.
