When Slater stepped out, he spotted Penny already reaching the living area. He quickened his pace and caught up just as she reached the front door.
"Whoops!" Slater reached out and opened the door with a grin. "Let me get that."
Penny glanced at him but said nothing as she stepped outside. Slater held the door for her, then followed.
He took a small leap forward to walk beside her and cast a sideways glance.
"You okay?" he asked, his tone cautious.
Penny smiled and returned the look. "Why wouldn't I be?" She faced forward and shrugged. "We got clearance. Most of our questions were answered. I'm not over the moon, obviously. What we found out is... a lot. Bigger than I am, Third Brother."
She paused and gave him a wry smile. "I wasn't supposed to make it out of prison back then. But here I am. So, it's still something."
