Page 15 of Starts With a Bang

“Will you check in tomorrow to let me know how you’re doing?”

“No,” I replied. “I will pretend this conversation never happened.”

“At least you’re honest.”

“To a fault.”

“Take care,” Dom said.

“You too.”

Fri, May 10, 2024 at 10:00 pm

Me:It’s been a hot minute since we last talked. Maybe you’ve deleted my contact from your phone. It’s Sven, by the way. I’m not drunk. Or tipsy. Anyway, Kerry is going to need you. If you don’t hear from him by noon tomorrow, please make up an excuse to call him.

Dom:I didn’t delete your number. I’d hoped to hear from you, but not like this. Is everything okay? Should I call Kerry now?

Me:Not a 911. He got served legal papers tonight. The three of us were at the bar when it happened.

Dom:Thirsty Cowboy? Three of you?

Me:Yes, the TC. We ran into Kerry there. He was dancing with Keegan when he got served.

Dom:Who is Keegan?

Me:A friend.

Dom:The kind that comes with benefits?

Me:I think you’re losing the plot. I’ve never seen Keegan’s face when he comes. Is that what you mean?

Dom:Pretty much.

Me:More on Keegan and Kerry later. Let’s focus on the pending lawsuit. There was an incident with a former employee who broke every single rule at an accident scene and botcheda rescue. The victim wasn’t seriously injured, but he’s still suing Kerry. Hart’s Creek Rescue is everything to my brother.

Dom:On it. I won’t let him down. Kerry’s calling me now!

Sat, May 11, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Me:Did you seriously say that I am too old to shop in the twink department?

Dom:I didn’t expect to run into you at the rescue station and panicked. I apologized and tried to fix it by complimenting your banging body. That just earned a mean glare from Kerry.

Me:Did you have to flirt with Keegan?

Dom:I didn’t flirt. I was being friendly. Kerry nearly took my arm off over him.

Me:He’s so in love with Keegan.

Dom:I noticed.

Me:It’s pitiful how hard he’s fighting it.

Dom:I gave him a little nudge toward Keegan before leaving the station. He won’t have to worry about the lawsuit much longer. I found tons of evidence disputing the plaintiff’s claims and I only just started.

Me:Thank you for everything

Dom:My pleasure. Don’t be a stranger.

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