Page 82 of Allegiance

That made his fiancé laugh.

And laugh.

And laugh.

It was clear what team Gene was batting for, and it wasn’t the tits team.

“Good answer,” Tommy said, patting him on the thigh in reassurance. “You can do it.”

He snorted.

When Maura went to get up, Jagger shoved her back down.

Then, he pointed at her.

“Nope. You’re still dead. You can’t go wandering around. Nice try though.”

She stared at him.

Oh, and she wasn’t amused.

“I’ve been dead for three months, J. It’s not a lot of fun. If I don’t get out, I’m going to go stir-crazy. Tommy isn’t exactly a bunch of excitement.”

“HEY!” the man said, laughing. “That’s not exactly a compliment, Maura.”

She smiled.

“Sorry?”

Yeah, he bet.

Jagger understood, but he couldn’t risk it. Having Chevy focus on her, and gun for his wife? As he was trying to knock her up?

PASS.

Instead of arguing, he gave her a kiss.

That said it all.

Then, he continued.

“Remmy, head to The Underground when it opens, and see if Calyx has any intel,” he said, tossing the man an envelope full of money.

That worked for him.

When Maura opened her mouth, again, he stopped her in her tracks.

“No.”

“First, I’m not a child, and second, I outrank you, Captain. Think about it.”

He winked at her.

“Let me have this one, Baby. You know how I like to be bossy. It’s been a while since Mikey O’ got to have any fun.”

Oh, she was aware.

If he needed this, she’d let him have it.