"I didn't know you lived here," he said, utterly friendly, and with a very male sweep of eyes to accompany the smile.
Rick liked James. She was strong, humorous, confident. He felt he didn't have to worry about her when they knew each other; she could take care of herself. Now, he just didn't want her to get caught up in his business. It was a business she could get hurt in, and he wouldn't like to see that--even if he did like seeing her, clothes or no clothes.