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“Don’t even go there” I leveled aze at him He’d been after Macy for years and I made sure he knew in no uncertain terms she was strictly off limits

“Married,” I replied, pointing to the picture sitting on the corner of the counter

Shaking his head in disbelief, he picked up the wedding photo “Damn, I missed my chance”

“Nigga, you never had a chance”

We spent the rest of the day catching up while I kicked his ass on Madden He was excited about getting picked up by the Stor the millions he’d hoped for, but he was at least back in the sport he loved I hoped he would stay clean this time and keep his life on track

By eleven, ere all set to go out I’d decided on taking hi for

“Dude, a car seat?” Gerald reirl tricked you into knocking her up?”

Shit His comer Taking a quick glance at my watch, I saas too late to call now I’d have to do it tomorrow and let her know about the house

“Not ine “You reht? Macy’s friend?”

“The shy red-head?”

“Yep That’s for her kid”

“Just hers?”

I nodded

“What? She let soin for life But hey…if she’s not as uptight—”

“Stop now if you knohat’s good for you”