[ Once inside the house a few things were obvious.

Will had been wood collecting for awhile and had a healthy stack ready to warm the house through the night. Apparently the ex-profiler had also decided to sleep on the couch for the time being, and perhaps most surprising there was evidence of groceries on the small kitchen counter.

Putting down his latest armful of wood, Will hunkered down on his heels and began to build a fire in the fireplace. He did not look over his shoulder at Malcolm, but there was a tension in his back and shoulders that suggested he was aware of where each man was located behind him. ]

Rather than have me repeat myself, perhaps you might tell me what your good friend, the Marshall, has already shared with you, Mr. Bright?

That way we can skip the banal formalities and get right to the heart of your questions.