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“Ty! What the hell were you thinking?” Jesse said.

“I wasn’t thinking! I don’t need a drug dealing pimp leering at Faye or my girl. He was up to no good.”

“That doesn’t give you the right to attack somebody completely unprovoked.”

“I was provoked,” Tyler stared rebelliously at the ground, his jaw set like granite.

“What’s your idea of being provoked? Did he throw the first punch?”

“No, I did.”

“What did he say that was so threatening that you had to get physical?”

“He made a couple of suggestive comments about Faye and Addison that I took offense to. That was enough.”

Jesse blew out his breath, his anger deflated. “I agree he is a douche and if I’d heard him say anything about those two, I might have done the same.”

“Thanks for that,” Ty mumbled.

“You’re going to have to watch your back and be extra careful. He’s not the forgiving kind.”

“If I see him again, I won’t go so easy on him,” Ty said.

“Listen tough guy, after hearing about your history with him, I wouldn’t be so cocky. I’m sure he’s got some pretty bad players on his team.”

“I’m not scared. Fuck him.”

“That’s adrenalin talking. Just watch your back is all I’m saying.”

Faye came over, her forehead creased with worry. “The customers seem to be taking the bar brawl in their stride. Nobody left anyway.”

“I’m sorry for that Faye but I’m not sorry I hit him.”

“But you do realize that now I’m going to have to worry about you? He is going to want a payback.”

“Let him. He’s old and out of shape.”

“That’s fine in theory, but your youth and muscles won’t have much impact against a gun. Don’t be careless. Are you hurt?” she asked.

“Naw, he got in a couple of kicks and scratches but no biggie.”

“I’m going to pay him what you owe. If you feel you need to, you can work it off a little at a time.”

“Forget it. He owes me for not ratting him out.”

“I want you safe. I don’t care about the money.”

Jesse nodded his head. “I agree. Best to put the past where it belongs and get a fresh start.”

“Please, Ty let me do this.”

Faye’s eyes were his undoing, he couldn’t stand seeing her stressed out. “Okay. I’ll find him and make sure he gets his money.”

“Thank you!” Faye gave him a big squeeze.

“Can you cover for Addison for a few? I have some splainin’ to do.”

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