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lose his job.
I thought the two of you would be right for each other. I m happy for you.
Trey tilted his head and looked up at Zac. Don t be too happy for me until I figure out
what I m going to do about it.
What s that supposed to mean? I thought you just said the two of you had a shot at
something. Why would you shut it down before it s barely begun?
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Because I know Cole well enough to realise that he ll want to be in court with me. He ll
want to hold my hand when he sees it shaking. I m wondering whether it would be better to
wait until the trial or whatever is over before seeing if the two of us work.
Don t you think you should talk to Cole about this? I mean, you re sitting here making
decisions for him. Shouldn t he have a say?
Trey shook his head. I know him better than you think I do. He d say being there for
me is what was important. He may be willing to throw away a long career, but I m not ready
to let him.
Zac actually chuckled, which surprised Trey. Getting a little ahead of yourself, aren t
you? There are so many variables in this situation, how can you make a statement like that?
Trey shrugged, embarrassed. I think he likes me.
Zac laughed louder. Of course he likes you. What s not to like? I just don t want to see
you make the same mistake I did. I knew Eric all of a couple days when suddenly I felt I had
the right to tell him what was best for him. Remember how that turned out?
Trey remembered. Zac was left alone and miserable until he swallowed his pride and
went in search of his lover.
All I m saying is, don t make decisions for Cole because you think you know what s
best for him. It ll come back to bite you in the ass every time.
A round of laughter from downstairs got Trey s attention. They sound like they re
having fun without us.
He stood and held out his hand to Zac. Let s go win some money.
With a smile, Zac took Trey s hand and followed him downstairs. The group of men
were calming down, but Marco was wiping the tears from his eyes which meant it must ve
been a good one.
What d we miss? Trey asked as he took a seat beside Jules.
Jules glanced at Bobby. It was then that Trey noticed the older man s cheeks were red.
They were making fun of Angelo again. I told them shoe-fetishism was a fairly common
occurrence and not the same as a foot fetish.
Jules leaned over to whisper in Trey s ear. I think I made things worse when that
wasn t my intention at all.
Trey turned and kissed Jules cheek. Don t be too hard on yourself. These buttheads
can twist anything said to fit their sick senses of humour.
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He glanced across the table and tried to give Angelo a supportive smile. His friend s
cheeks were also red, but Trey had a feeling it was anger more than embarrassment.
It was a wonder why Angelo had anything to do with them. The poor guy always
seemed to be the butt of every joke. Have you ever seen the inside of a police station?
Angelo narrowed his eyes. What s that supposed to mean?
I have to try and pick JB101 out of a line-up in the morning. I ve heard you say how
sexy you think cops are. I thought you might like to meet me and Cole there at ten.
Angelo appeared dumbfounded for several moments. Why me? He gestured around
the table. I mean, anyone here would go with you in a heartbeat.
Maybe. But you re the one I asked.
Because you feel sorry for me all of a sudden? Angelo snidely asked.
Trey had to step back and think about the question. Why had he asked Angelo? They
were friends, but Trey wouldn t say they were particularly close. Maybe it was the lost look
he often saw in Angelo s deep blue eyes that reminded him so much of himself.
He s trying to make you feel better, you asshole, Marco said, smacking the back of
Angelo s head.
Angelo smoothed his midnight black hair back into place. I could probably show up. If
you re serious, I mean.
Of course I m serious. Not really something I d joke about, Trey answered.
Angelo s expression changed. Thanks.
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Sipping his coffee the following morning, Trey regarded Bobby. Do you think it was
wrong to invite Angelo to the station?
Working his way through a plate of bacon and eggs, Bobby wiped his mouth. No.
Actually I applaud you for what you did.
Trey rolled his eyes. It wasn t that big a deal.
You re wrong. You saw Angelo was hurt and despite everything you re going
through, you reached out to him. That s what a true friend does.
Bobby s statement warmed him. If Bobby could acknowledge so readily that Angelo
was hurt, why hadn t he done anything?
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