Page 88 of Always Be True: Tino
“But if it all goes to hell and you need a drinking companion, you have my number.” Jay finished his beer and slid out of the booth. “Having said that, my money is on you, especially if Natalie is as smart as everyone says she is. You’re a good man, even if you did pick the army over the navy.”
Tino defended his choice. “Joe was army.”
Jay clearly wasn’t impressed. “That didn’t stop your younger brother from joining the marines.”
“True enough.”
By that time, they’d reached the parking lot. Jay stopped to stare up at the sky. “Thanks again for sponsoring the team, Tino. My mom always said what goes around comes around. Maybe by doing something good for the kids, you’ll get what you need in return. I hope so.”
Tino glanced at his companion. “Why?”
“Because then maybe there’s hope for me, too.”
Then Jay disappeared into the darkness, leaving Tino staring at his back.
