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“I want to win that cheesesteak contest today. I want that school contract.”
“Don’t forget about the Mayor’s birthday party.”
“Sure. That too. And I want bragging rights,” continued Cap, smiling and nodding at the same time. “I want everyone to know we’re the best.”
“I can do that. ”
“How?”
“You let me worry about that.”
“And what do you want?”
Patrick leaned in a little closer and said, in a voice a little lower, “Tell me about your daughter.”
Cap instinctively bristled. “What?”
“Your daughter.”
“What about my daughter?”
“I’d like to meet her.”
“You just did.”
“I know but…”
“But what?”
“Okay, look, here’s the thing. I’m new here. I’ve only been at this job for a couple of months. Just moved to town and I don’t really know all that many people. Certainly none near my own age. Your daughter is smart and beautiful and I’d just like the opportunity to get to know her a little better. All on the up and up. With all due respect.”
“So ask her out.”
“Yes. Of course. I will. But, you could put in a good word for me couldn’t you?”
Cap didn’t answer. He just stood there, slightly dumbfounded.
Back at the register Ant caught a glimpse of the two men huddled together. Patrick was looking in her direction. He gave her a little nod.
“Excuse me, can I get two cheesesteaks with fries and two cokes,” said a heavyset woman in a black Metallica t-shirt with cut off sleeves.
The line was backing up and Ant wasn’t paying attention.
Nikki nudged her. “You working or what?”
“Uh, sure,” answered Ant, taking the woman’s order.
Nikki followed Ant’s gaze back to Cap and Patrick. She tried to get Patrick’s attention with a wink and a smile, but quickly realized he was only looking at Ant.
“They’re talking about you.”
“I see that.”
“Interested?”
“No.”
“Why not?” asked Nikki. “He’s cute.”
