“We are, but you do eat a lot, and this is supposed to be a professional situation.”
Joesph rolled his eyes.“Next thing ya know, you’ll be trying to charge me rent.It’s like...like being aslave.”
“Oh, brother.”Jamie couldn’t help but laugh.“Will you do me a favour?Could you please ask Mike if he wants to stay for dinner?”
Joesph sobered up quickly.“Are you sure?”
“I am.I did offer and I like to stick to my word, no matter what.”
Joesph nodded.
“I need to get back to helping Sal.”
“I hope you plan on taking a shower before you start cooking,” Joesph called out as the screen door shut.“You kinda stink.”
Chapter Thirty-Four
“Do you know of anyonearound here you trust enough to get this job done?”Joesph asked Mike.
“I do.”Mike took a piece of paper from his back pocket.“I got you all the information you need.”
Joesph couldn’t help but notice how tight fitting Mike’s uniform appeared.“Thank you.”He inserted the page into his notebook.“Jamie wants to know if you want to stay for dinner.He’s making steak, mushrooms, and creamed spinach.I know his creamed spinach, and it’s todiefor.”
Mike raised his eyebrows.“Is he still mad at me?”
“He says not.The thing you need to know about Jamie Throneaux is that he doesn’t hold a grudge.He’s one of the most even-tempered men I know.”
Mike nodded but didn’t say anything for a moment.“I’ll say yes, but can I ask a question?”
Joesph nodded.
“What was with his reaction when I said I was bisexual?”
“Oh.”Joesph sighed heavily.“It’s not my business to tell you, but...and I’m going out on a limb in telling you.”Joesph motioned for Mike to follow him into the dining room of the diner.“Jamie was seeing this guy in Atlanta.It got pretty serious.Jamie was actually considering asking him to move in with him.And then it came out that the guy was bisexualandwas marriedandhad three kids.”
“Oh.”Mike looked down and shoved his hands into his pockets.“I see.”
