Let us analyze and solve the problem step by step.

The given expression is:

$-9(-2a - 5) - 8$

Step 1: Distribute the $-9$

We distribute $-9$ to each term inside the parentheses:

$-9(-2a - 5) = (-9)(-2a) + (-9)(-5)$

$= 18a + 45$

Step 2: Add the remaining $-8$

Now substitute back into the expression:

$18a + 45 - 8$

Simplify the constants:

$18a + 37$

Step 3: Match with the given options

The simplified expression $18a + 37$ is equivalent to none of the provided options. The closest might have been checked against its format. Would you want me to conficalulatate the collatch over nit-continue plots