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Ace laughs at my side “Give her a chance to answer you.” Silvy placed a hand on my hand that was on the chair. “I am fine, Micheal. Turns out I’m supposed to be on half shifts.” Silvy said in a voice 

that calmed me instantly. She explained to me that her supervisor came to her today with her 

maternity paperwork and told her she should have been on shorter shifts two weeks ago but it slipped her attention. Silvy is also down to five days a week instead of six. And her maternity leave starts a week before her due date. That means she is off in three weeks. “So since I got off early I 

thought I would surprise you here and see if you would like to go for lunch,” Silvy said. 

I kiss her cheek and said “I would love to have lunch with you. I just have to drop these papers off with Brick. You think about what you may want to eat. I’ll be right back.” I stood up as Silvy giggled 

I know exactly what I want to eat. I have been thinking about it since Ace told me about this 

place.” “Oh yea. And what might that be?” I asked. With Ace, you can never be too careful. The last time he told me about a place it was a taco truck that made us all sick. I should have known better 

when I saw the rusted–out truck on blocks. Then there was the Irish Mexican fusion place. The food 

wasn’t bad there are just some things that shouldn’t be mixed. Like corn beef hash and stuffed 

jalapeno poppers. Gretchen loved it but was six months pregnant at the time. 

I want barbeque and jalapeno, cheddar cornbread, and coleslaw,” she said. I can get on board for 

the hall to Brick’s door. I lift my 

hand to knock. Yes, I was going to knock and loudly. I made the mistake once. Just one of only half- 

ass knocking and opening the door before I was given the go–ahead. Never again. Ever. I walked into 

a live porn show featuring Brick, Gretchen and Speed. Now I pound on the door and wait to be called 

1. in. There is not a man in this club who hasn’t learned his lesson about walking into offices before 

being called in. Every couple has been walked in on at some point with Silvy and me being the 

exception. And I want to keep it that way. But back to what I was saying. 

that. “You got it, babe. I’ll be right back.” I said and walk down 

Gretchen stops me from knocking. “Something wrong? Do I need to come back?” I ask thinking Brick may not be alone. “Nothing is wrong I just needed to talk to you for a minute. Silvy said she 

isn’t working Sunday afternoon. We need you to bring her to our place. We are having a surprise baby shower for her.” Gretchen said. “Thanks for doing that for Silvy. She is going to love it. What 

can I do to help?” I asked. Knowing the ol’e ladies there won’t be much for me to do. When these girls want something done they are quick and efficient. “Yes, actually there is. Get in touch with 

Tony and Gena and invite them. Xavier is welcome too.” Gretchen said. 

“You got it. I will have Silvy there. Do you want me to bring anything?” I asked. I don’t care if it is a truckload of ice or juice boxes I want to help out. “I can’t think of anything right now. If something comes up be sure one of us will give you a shout,” she said. Good enough for me. I was about to knock again when the door flew open. “You trying to make a move on our wife?” Brick asked with his arms crossed against his chest. ” Hell, no man. One, I have an ol’e lady of my own. Or 

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will very soon. And two, I am man enough to say I never want to go against Speed. Three, Gretchen 

isn’t my type. I have a thing for nurses. No offense Gretchen.” I said. 

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None taken. Now give the papers to Brick because I believe a certain very pregnant nurse is waiting for a barbecue lunch.” Gretchen laughed. “Shit. Here Brick.” I said slapping the papers against his chest. I took off not paying attention if he got the papers or not. Gretchen yelled “Don’t 

forget what I told you.” I raised my hand to let her know I heard her and headed to Silvy. I need to 

feed my woman. 

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