He laughed and shook his head lightly. "You're passionate about your work. That's nothing to be sorry for. Especially when that work saves lives. But if you ever need help separating the two, I can always try to give you some pointers." Separating his personal and professional life was a necessity for Derek. He hunted down some of the world's most sadistic killers, and he'd had to find a way to not bring home the terrible things he saw each day.
Taking a chance after the flirtatious hip bump, Derek moved a little closer to her as they walked down the sidewalk together. "Something tells me you're going to be keeping me on my toes."