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Stella: We just got here And since Carly’sme drive around in one of those damn scooters like that cranky broad Nan, I’m sure it’ll be a while

Nan lives at Sunny Creek, right next door to ole Betty Matthews and about two streets away from Stell’s and my places She is certainly cranky, and, second only to Betty, she’s one of Stell’s biggest eneether, it rains bickering cats and dogs

And if you put Stella, Betty, and Nan in one roo the fuck out of there

Though, that’s neither here nor there Right now,to Stell

Which will happen today

I send her a quick, one-word e to tell her as much

Me: Perfect

Stella: Perfect? What are you up to, Sal?

Me: Just wait and see, darlin’ ;)

I smirk and set my phone back on the cushion beside me so I can slowly ease roan escapes ot my Stella on my mind

Ole Sal is co to see you, baby…

Ryan

“I think that about covers it, Jeremy,” I say into the receiver and double-check a few addendum notes in the policy tothe call Everything on , “How about we touch base nexton your end?”

“Sounds like a plan,” he responds

Shortly after, I’ainst the keys ofseveral pertinent notes and questions that I’ll need for next month’s call with Franklin Motors

But I only get halfway through the task whenroom—aka my temporary office—in a huff

“Sheesh It’s about tiet off that damn call,” he boo just outside the rooo, Ry”