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It takes her a while to answer, but I see the three dots working.
Lenny:So, you know how I know Holt from when we were kids? He and two of his older brothers came to my birthday party. I was turning eight, and it was a pool party. He was the only boy I invited so his mom brought his brothers along. Which was fine, but his brothers kept making fun of him and teasing him with all of us girls at the party.
Me:Is this a funny story?
Lenny:I just ran into him at the gym. It's the first story that popped into my head and just wait for it!
I laugh and wait for her to finish. Giving my full attention to those three little dots and off of what could be taking this doctor so long to give me the results.
Lenny:So, like I was trying to say… They kept teasing us and tipping us off of our tubes, throwing pool noodles at us. Holt got so upset with them that he pantsed them. Like went behind them and pulled down their swim trunks right in front of us. These were two of Holt’s older brothers, the twins, I think they were twelve or thirteen at the time. Penis and balls out for our little seven and eight-year-old eyes to see.
I snort trying not to laugh out loud in this quiet waiting room.
Holt has a lot of brothers. I’ve met most of them at games. The twins she’s talking about play in the NHL in Florida, Ryan and Reese.
The oldest one played too, but got injured and now is an expert panelist for one of the networks.
Lenny:Apparently, that was a game they all played with each other and Holt didn’t think it was inappropriate in the slightest bit. His mom dragged him out of there by the ear so fast. Our moms heard us screaming so they all came running. Looking back, it was hilarious but don’t tell Holt that. I’ve been saying he ruined my birthday party.
Me:Ok that’s hilarious, but now I’m kind of jealous you saw the Bramby twins’ penises. That’s like something you should be bragging to everyone about.
She sends an eye rolling emoji and says she has to go back to work at the same time I get called into the doctor's room.
Chapter 37
Lenny
With the colder weather coming in, the gym is busier than usual.
That’s why at first, I didn't even notice Nick come in. And I always notice when he comes in.
Right after I help a member scan in, I feel his arms wrap around my midsection and lift me in the air.
“Shit, Nick!” I yelp in surprise.
He came behind the front desk counter, scaring the shit out of me.
“You’re not allowed back here!” I push and usher him back out as he laughs.
I nervously look around, but Jerrick is busy with a new member and the owner doesn’t work Sundays. Anyone else wouldn’t care, but I don’t need to get in trouble or give Jerrick any reason to give me a warning.
He shrugs as if it’s no big deal because he’s Nick Miller and no one would dare tell him no.
“I got some great news and we need to celebrate. What time do you get off?” He leans over the counter.
“Three hours,” I note, going back to entering the new members' information that Jerrick is showing around. “What’s the great news?”
When I look up, Nick is closer, almost face to face, and biting his bottom lip. He stares at me, assessing.
I don’t know what he’s looking for, but he’s searching my face for something. He shakes it out, making a decision in his head.
“I’ll tell you later.” He backs away and walks backwards towards the door. “Three hours. See you then.”
Nick runs out before I can even say anything. His behavior leaves an uneasy feeling in my gut.
Why is he acting so strange?
Why didn’t he stay to work out?
