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Suddenly, the sound of screeching tires interrupted their conversation as Peter slammed on the brakes, startling Mary. She thought for a moment she had said something wrong.

“We almost missed the restaurant!”

“So we almost died… for food?”

“Come on, you can’t deny you’re enjoying the ride. I saw how you opened the window to feel the breeze.”

“Yes, but that doesn’t mean we should die chasing food!”

“Come on, let me introduce you to an old friend.”

Mary was stunned, annoyed, and a little scared. Peter was carefree, and she wasn’t sure how she’d survive living with him. One thing was certain–she would never sleep without locking the door. She imagined he might be a pervert, sneaking into her room to do who knows what.

Peter grabbed her hand and led her to a quaint restaurant overlooking the sea.

“Peter! My friend! Who’s this lovely company you’ve brought?” said a man in a chef’s hat.

“My dear friend, let me introduce you to Mary. She’s from Hesperia, like your wife, Dolores,” Peter said, holding Mary by the shoulders,

“Calum White, at your service,” the chef said with a bow.

“My friend, how’s your wife? Did the doctor’s recommendation help?”

better every day. She’s at chemotherapy

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her a big hug from me. Maybe next time I’ll bring Mary, and they can chat about their

about women

get you two

I’ll take a whiskey. Mary, what would you like? Soda,

days earlier. He had been much more reserved and proper, not as extroverted

on! I want to show you

“Coming!”

Calum said,

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“What Is it?”

Isn’t it one of the most

“It’s amazing!

I can. I eat pizza, drink wine or sambuca, and

drive home feeling more relaxed,” Peter said, closing his eyes and taking

I can tell you love it.”

my favorite spots, and now you know

he was about to say more, Peter’s phone rang. He pulled it out and saw the name on the screen: Ogre,” his nickname for

take this,” Peter said, heading to his car. He knew this conversation wouldn’t be

to call me? It’s been years since

crap, and bring Mary back

up. He waited for the phone to ring again and then answered.

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