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“Not my type,” said Ant.
“Seriously?”
“Seriously.”
Patrick stopped on his way out. “Bye. Really nice to meet you.” He said it to both of them, but it was pretty obvious it was meant for Ant.
She forced a weak smile.
“Bye,” said Nikki. “Come back anytime.”
After Patrick was gone Nicki pressed Ant.
“What is your problem?”
“What?”
“He’s totally into you.” Then she paused and mused, “I wonder if he’s rich…”
“I’ve got enough to worry about right now.”
“Like what?”
“I’ve got to tell my dad something and he’s really not going to like it.”
“You’re pregnant.”
“What?! No. Are you crazy? I can’t even remember the last time I had a date.”
“I’m not surprised.”
Ant shot her a look. “Nice…” Then she handed a grizzled, ZZ Top lookin’ dude his change and said, “I’ll be right back.”
“Hey. Wait. There’s a big line.”
Ant wasn’t listening anymore. She approached her father. He was crouched in front of the fryer jiggling the gas line, full plumber’s butt on display.
“Dad.”
“Yes, sweetie,” he said, without turning around.
“I need to talk to you. ”
Cap strained to reach a clamp that held on a hot hose. “Ouch.” He jerked his hand away.
“Dad, I need to talk to you.”
“What is it?”
“Can you stop what you’re doing?”
“I can’t sweetie. What is it?”
“Well, here’s the thing. This whole law school thing is…”
“Try it now.”
“Nope. No good,” said Tyler.
