Page 123 of Full Tilt

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Well, in that case, can you be nervous more often when you’re at my place?

Tommy

Oh, I will be. In around a half hour when I walk through your door and come face-to-face with your six-foot-five brother.

Me

You realize you are also that tall?

Tommy

True. I can take him.

Me

DO NOT PUNCH MY BROTHER.

AGAIN.

Tommy

Was the timing of my joke still a bit too soon?

Me

It will never be appropriate.

Tommy

But what if he punches me when he finds out his archnemesis is dating his baby sister?

Me

Holt doesn’t have enemies.

Tommy

He really is the golden boy of rugby, isn’t he?

Me

Rugby’s golden boy … yes. Golden boy elsewhere? Not always. Holt has some skeletons in his closet. We all do.

Tommy

True that, Hellion.

Me

Are you still bringing dessert with you? Holt and I just finished our entrées, so that will be perfect timing.

Tommy

Dessert for you and Holt is in hand. My dessert is already there.

Me

I am not having sexual relations with you while my brother is staying here.

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