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Drake crossed to the closet and pulled out an air freshener spray.
“You really know how to yank his chain, Drake,” Jerry admonished him.
“Well, the son of a bitch asked for it.” Drake gestured toward the crystal decanter on the console. “Want a drink?”
“Two fingers.”
Drake poured the deep amber liquor into two crystal tumblers and returned to the vacated armchair.
“Did you really kill Carlo?”
“You know the answer to that.”
The two men locked eyes. Drake’s mentor sighed but didn’t push the issue further.
“How is Alessandra doing?” Jerry asked after taking a thoughtful sip.
“About as good as expected. Her meds make her tired. The doctor said it could take months for her body to fully adjust as they work on dosing.”
“And what if she becomes pregnant?”
“She’ll be able to maintain a treatment course while pregnant. She may have to reduce or switch meds, but it’s safe for pregnant women to take anti-anxiety meds. We’ve discussed that with her doctor.”
“I’m glad to hear that you’re prioritizing her mental health. That poor girl has been through a lot. It’s no wonder she’s been struggling. Especially with you acting like an asshole.”
Drake gulped his whiskey, letting it burn down his throat. “I’m committed to changing for her.”
“I know you are. I’ve seen it. Love does wonders to tame assholes like us. Love also causes us to do crazy things. But premeditated murder isn’t something I can save you from.”
“The remaining bullets are reserved. After that, I’d happily surrender my firearms.”
They were quiet for a moment, each studying their glass in hand. Once Tony and Luca were out of the picture, Drake’s future with Alessandra looked much brighter. He moved to pour more and changed the subject.
“How’s Noah doing?” he asked.
“He’s still pissed at you. But you know he’ll come around eventually. It’s been hard for him since the attack. He’s trying to find a new purpose.” Jerry sighed wearily. “He wants us to have a baby.”
Drake almost spat the mouthful of alcohol out. “No shit!”
“I’m too fucking old to be waking up in the middle of the night changing diapers. But if it makes Noah happy, I’m willing to consider it.”
“How’s that going to work exactly?”
“First, we have to undergo fertility testing and ensure one or both of us has decent sperm. My husband wants an interracial baby. So that means finding egg donors for us to cross-fertilize and implant into a surrogate. Do you know how much fucking money that’s going to cost me?”
“I’m sure you’re good for it.” Drake clapped him on the back.
“Fuck yeah, I am. Noah said after the birth, he doesn’t want to know who the biological father of the baby is, as long as we’re committed to raising it together. But fuck, I’ll be like the child’s grandfather.”
Drake laughed. “You’re not that old. Enzo was around your age when he impregnated my biological mother.”
“But that bastard didn’t change your diapers or wake up in the middle of the night for feedings. You do realize I’m going to be puked on and pissed on. Those aren’t my kinks.”
“You’ve been a great mentor and friend. You have a solid marriage. I think you have what it takes to be a family man. You can always get a manny.”
“I fucking hate you for making sense and taking Noah’s side.”
“Someone needs to. Can you imagine if our kids are born around the same time? We’ll be fucked together.” Drake lifted his tumbler to Jerry.
