He kept telling himself that it was only temporary, that Wheeler would finish her teaching and come back to be his partner. It surprised him how much he missed her – her logical way of going about things, her ability to keep him in line.
Glancing across the desk at Falacci, Logan suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of sympathy for Wheeler. He finally understood what it was like to put up with someone who was a hothead, who crossed the line on a regular basis and didn't seem to give a damn. In short, someone like him.
He prayed it was only temporary.