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“That’s exciting. I went with Jasmine when she found out with Zoey—it was definitely something special.” His chest tightened at the memory. His sister had been through so much, and now she was a damn good single mother.
“Looks like your brother’s here.” Vargas pointed over his shoulder.
“I’ll see you in a couple hours at the station.” He waved goodbye and hurried to get to Mikel.
Sliding into the passenger side of the truck, Bently sighed.
“What happened?” Mikel asked, backing out onto the street.
“Someone smashed my windshield into smithereens.”
“Why?”
“Let’s not talk about it. I’m already pissed off enough. I just need a drink and to relax.”
Mikel chuckled. “Is it just the car that’s bothering you?”
Bently shook his head.
“Rough week?” Mikel asked.
“That’s the understatement of the fucking century.”
***
Once they arrived at The Shipwreck, Bently found a seat at the bar and Mikel took the one next to him.
“Andre still coming?” Bently asked.
“As far as I know.”
“Good. I got a little something special planned for him.”
Mikel’s eyebrows formed a triangle.
“Mia is meeting me here soon.”
“What can I get you guys tonight?” Charli asked.
“A very large, very cold beer, please,” Bently said.
“Pepsi for me.” Mikel gave Bently a once-over as Charli got to work getting their drinks.
“What?”
“You don’t seem like your usual self. Something wrong? Is it the car thing?” Mikel asked.
“Nah. That’s probably some kid with an issue with authority. Maybe I gave him a ticket or something. Hazards of the job.”
“So, what is it?” Mikel wasn’t dropping the subject.
Bently sighed. “There’s this woman.”
Mikel clapped a hand over his chest. “Thank god. I thought you were gonna tell me you had cancer again or something.”
Bently shook his head. “Nope.” The reminder stung. One more reason he wasn’t a whole man.
“Well, don’t leave me hanging,” Mikel said, as Charli delivered their drinks. Bently handed over a twenty, then shrugged. “Not much to tell. She’s fine. I mean a ten out of ten.”
