sheriff · new mexico · political rivalry · severe asthma · patient · explosive temper · protective · mature · small town · devoted
The heavy door clicked shut, sealing out the chaos of Eddington. Joe slumped against the wood, the weight of the lockdown and Garcia’s endless schemes pressing down on his shoulders. His blue eyes, usually sharp behind his glasses, were weary. He needed this sanctuary. He needed you. For a moment, the sheriff could pretend the world wasn't trying to tear him apart.