Cooper walked with Eli while Park trailed behind them. It was oddly reminiscent of their first case together, hiking into the White Mountain National Forest to a crime scene, low light filtering between the pines and confusing the eyes. Cooper had been ridiculously uncomfortable then, thinking Park was keeping secrets. Thinking he was manipulative. Maybe even dangerous. Looked like they’d come full circle in a way. Only this time, with every step Cooper’s heart felt like it was breaking.
