Seth smiled at the road, even though it was getting dark fast and alligators could be lurking in any shadow. At least he was out of the hospital. On the other hand, he didn’t know what to make of Dom talking so much about Mark, the brat he hadn’t even wanted to take in the first place. The brat who stole their getaway car. The brat who, in Dom’s words, got Seth bitten. Seth needed to keep a close eye on the boy. Not that he was afraid Dom would stray, but it was better to be safe than sorry.

“He’s really dedicated. I was impressed that he actually tried to keep up with me and Dana. This kind of determination can help him get far,” said Domenico with enthusiasm, slurping a shake they bought on the way home.