“The chest Carly’s friend asked us to get for her.”

“Right,” I mutter, then call out, “Mouse.”

“Yeah?” She turns to look at me, then sees Miles and gets up. “You got it.” She gives a relieved smile, and her eyes start to water.

“I did. I figured you could mail it to Annie.”

“Of course.” She takes it from him and places it on the counter, but doesn’t open it. Instead, she smooth’s her fingers over the warn wood before giving him a hug. “Thank you.”

“Anytime.” He hugs her back, then looks around the room when she lets him go.

“How did today go?”

“It was nice having everyone together to share stories about Carly.”

“Good,” he mutters, looking across the room at Nico before he meets my gaze. “I gotta get to the station.”

“We’ll talk later.” I touch my fist to his then watch him walk out.

“I’m going to leave too,” Leah says, wiping her hands on the dishcloth next to the sink. “Unfortunately, I have to work tonight.”

“Okay.” Willow hugs her then I hear her whisper. “Thank you for helping today.”

“You know I always got your back.” Leah looks at me and hesitates before giving me a hug.

“I think we’re taking off as well,” Sophie says, going to pick up her coat. “I’d rather not drive in the rain if we can avoid it.”

“Except you’re not driving,” Nico tells her, and she rolls her eyes before looking between Willow and me. “I expect to see the two of you at dinner sometime soon.”

“I’ll make sure that happens,” I assure her, then watch as she hugs her daughter.

“I love you, sweet girl.”

“Love you, too, Mom,” Willow whispers, then she goes to her dad and falls into his arms. “Love you, Dad. Thank you for coming and helping with everything.”

“Anytime, kid.” Nico kisses the top of her head then meets my gaze. “Take care of my girl.”

“Always.” I tuck Willow into my side then open the door for her mom, dad, and Leah, then wait until they are out and have said goodbye one last time before I close the door behind them.

“Okay, tell me.” Willow twists around to face me.

I run my fingers through my hair. “How about we get a drink.”

“No, I want to know. Just tell me.”

“All right.” I lead her to the couch then pull her down onto my lap. “They found Matthew’s body.” She gasps as her eyes widen. “He shot himself in the head and they believe he did that after killing Carly.”

“Oh my god.”

“I’m sure Miles and Tucker will have more information, but that’s what your dad took me outside to tell me.” I wrap my hand around the side of her neck and run my thumb up and down her pulse.

“I can’t believe this. Why would he do that?”

“I don’t know, Mouse.” I lower my voice. “Maybe something happened between them, and he killed her on accident then couldn’t handle what he did.”