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“I don’t have a probleh an exhale “All that shit is water under the bridge in , but maybe I did, too”

Silence again I’enerous of you”

He glances at me, and a s “I asked Mariska to marry me She said yes”

“What?” Now I’ratulations”

“Yeah” He leans back and looks out theagain, still s “None of that past shit matters anymore It was stupid anyway”

We’re at the condo, andup the stairs I’o to the elevator Marcus and his playboy swagger cross myI wonder what girl’s going to knock our hotshot attorney on his ass

Jason is filling in for Walt again He hits the elevator button and smiles, a wistful look in his dark eyes as the elevator couy of yours is one cute kid I used to drea one of my own”

“What’s holding you back?” I glance at him as I wait

His dark head bows “You have to woo the fairer sex, and I’ed”

I can’t help thinking his sallow coh the right lady would overlook such things “Money isn’t a necessary evil Be creative”

Shaking his head, his melodrama continues “I’m not creative either, sir It’s my curse”

Clapping his shoulder as the elevator doors open, I’ e that situation, my friend”

“No truer words” He waits as I get inside and hit the button for the top floor “Have a good night, sir”

The condo is di, and as I step through the kitchen area, I see Melissa sitting on the black leather couch in front of the gas log A glass of white wine is in her hand

I drop my keys on the oak table, and she looks over her shoulder Our eyes ?” Her voice is a gentle wave in my direction