Redemption is Here (An FBI/Romance Thriller Book 9) Read Online Free Page B

have to be thrilled. Is the baby yours or Callen’s?”
    “ This one is mine, and I’m over the moon. We just found out that we’re having a girl but keep it quiet, or she’ll kick your ass.”
    He laughed before returning to his seat. “Yeah, I’m well aware. It looks like you’re keeping your promise of giving me a run for my money. Although, you had help so that’s cheating.”
    Ethan laughed. “I’m only two behind now. I’ll catch up.” Or so he hoped. His wife seemed pretty adamant that this was the end of the baby making. Now, if he could change her mind, he would. As far as he was concerned, there was more room in his tribe. Who knew he’d love kids? Now, he only wished that he’d met his wife years earlier. They could have a brood by now.
    “I’m so happy for you! I can’t believe that Livy doesn’t know!”
    “ Elizabeth wanted you to tell her. It’s not something you do over the phone, and my wife figured she’d toss you a bone for being so protective the last few months.”
    He didn't mind in the least. “I’m proud of you, Ethan. You came back against something which the strongest don’t survive.”
    There was no doubt in his mind why he made it. His wife and brother were the only reasons. Not once did they ever give up on him. Even in his darkest moments, when he had given up, they stood for him.
    Without them, he’d be dead.
    Ethan’s phone chimed, but he opted to ignore it. He could tell it was Callen. If it was an emergency, he’d call.
    “Your report from the doctor said you’re all in therapy together. How’s that working?”
    Blackhawk laughed. “It’s weird. I don’t like talking about my sex life, but it’s helping us heal. I trust Doctor Gaines. She’s genuinely a nice woman.”
    He agreed. “Yeah, please tell me she blushes when you three start up. I’ve known Callista for a while, and she’s hard to rattle.”
    Ethan grinned wickedly. “She doesn’t, but there are moments when Elizabeth gets her going. They’ve become close, so she considers her fair game. You know Lyzee only busts those she loves the most.”
    Gabe knew that for a fact.
    “I want to talk about your anger issues.”
    Ethan tensed. This was something he was working very hard on. He knew he was prone to outbursts of rage, and it wasn’t easy to keep them locked away.
    But he was trying.
    “What can I do to help you? I have to be honest. I got a report from the tech you shit-canned. She complained that you were unfair and playing favorites in the field.”
    He went dead serious. “When have I ever done that, Gabe? That woman wasn’t doing the job. She was over her head and flailing around like a fish out of water. When she told me she couldn’t do it, she was done. If I didn't drop the ax, you think Lyzee would have been kinder? In fact, she’s the tech who ignored Elizabeth’s warning and fell into the underwater sinkhole. My wife had to save her ass.”
    Gabe knew his friend. This part of the conversation was just a test to see if he’d explode. He was satisfied. “I trust your judgment. Now, once more, what can I do to help with the anger?”
    Blackhawk thought about it. “ There’s nothing anyone can do. Right now, it’s about me staying focused on work and doing my job. I’ve found that the more normal the day, the better I am in rough situations. Elizabeth and Callen help me though the rest.”
    For the longest time, Gabe honestly believed that Ethan would be lost to the emotions. Doctor Gaines was just about ready to pull the plug on his career, but Gabe wanted to give Ethan the benefit of the doubt.
    He deserved it.
    After all, he gave the FBI his life as a profiler and was a good man. Elizabeth wouldn’t have fallen for anyone who wasn’t sterling in her book.
    “I noticed that Callen has been sticking close,” Gabe offered.
    “Yeah, he has, but as you can see, he’s out in the field right now. We’re back and as strong as ever, Gabe. I wish I could give you more to