Before going to bed, Salazar tried to think back on as many memories as possible that she had of Buck. She thought about how he had never had a positive attitude toward her or her colleagues. Despite everything, she had adapted to his crabby behavior. She had even developed a soft spot for him!
She had empathy for Buck and had respect for his former service and war background. But she had never felt appreciated by him. She wasn’t even sure if he took notice of everything she did to make him feel comfortable. It would soon become clear how much he appreciated it…