"I think we all want to protect the city and it's citizens, don't we?" He said, with a little more relief in his voice. Aiden Adams at least didn't seem hell-bent on making today difficult for everyone, or rather, for Richard at least. No doubt that he'd get unofficial information of Edward later anyway, consider his partner's soft-spot for the young single-parent. It was only a pity Edward's kindness wouldn't get him anywhere- it was obvious that Aiden Adams was not about to welcome any mere scientist to his bed in return for a scoop.