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Look who’s here.
Garrett
She looks good.
My brows rise, and I’ve never known him to be so reserved.
She looks real good. Rachel seems to like her.
Garrett
Does Rachel like you?
Very much.
Garrett
That’s what I’m talking about.
That’s all you get.
Garrett
That’s enough. I only wantto see you happy, bro.
I only want to see you happy. Will you be in town next month?
Garrett
Not for Christmas, but I won’t forget my people.
Liv is taking care of her mother. Maybe you’ll see her when you’re here.
Garrett
Last I checked, Olivia’s married to a lawyer in Bham.
I don’t see no ring.
He doesn’t respond, and I count it as a win. After all his harassment, I could do a lot worse, but it’s not really my style.
Gloria calls out the winners, and we’re down to the last match-up. My brows rise when I see it’s Eddie and Ben.
“Oh no!” Rachel hops over to hold my bicep, frowning up at me. “They’re best buddies!”
I slide my arm around her waist. “If I know these guys, they’ll be very logical about how it all plays out.”
Sure enough, the two of them are already talking at the head of the table as they put chalk on their pool cues.
“It only makes sense I’ll probably win,” Edward speaks low. “It’s for charity anyway.”
Ben nods, glancing at the table. “It’s possible I could win, but the odds are overwhelmingly in your favor.”
They walk to opposite sides of the table, and I can’t help a grin. I knew as soon as I met Edward, he’d be a good match for Ben. They’re only a year apart in age, and they have the same approach to the world.
Edward breaks, and a solid and a stripe go in opposite pockets. He calls solids, and it almost looks like he’ll win in a sweep. He only misses one ball, and the crowd gasps, clapping at his skill.
Rachel is at my side, holding my arm. Her green eyes blinkrapidly, and I can’t tell if she’s on the verge of happy tears or if she’s simply excited.
