Me: Jolie’s over there now, saw her go in on my camera.

Dex: Yeah. I think Mindy is finally telling her what happened that night. I know it’s not good and I know you’re going to keep her secrets, which is fine. My wife will tell me what she wants me to know. Just glad that you were there that night. I don’t think she’s told her brother, though, and I’m not looking forward to when that happens.

Me: Don’t really know him, but I know how I’d react if it was my sister, so I can assume he’d do the same.

Dex: He’s always been her protector, so yeah, whatever you’re thinking as far as how he’d react? Multiply it by a thousand, at least.

Me: Remind him, once she tells him that is, that prison sucks. Hell, I can give him first-hand knowledge if he needs it. Thanks again, man. I appreciate it.

Dex: Just don’t hurt her, because I’ve got friends in all places if you catch my drift.

I chuckle because I understand what he’s saying without a road map, that’s for sure. And he might not be working the oil rigs any longer, but he’s still a beast of a man and I have no doubt that he’d go balls to the wall for his wife’s best friend, especially since they all grew up with each other.

Me: Noted.

Tossing my phone on the couch, I head into the kitchen for a snack. Dinner was good, the company was even better, but I’ve always had a bit of a sweet tooth and with all the revelations from today, it has struck. Time to quiet the beast within.