SMOKE SHOW
Dex
RODRIGUEZ. How did you manage that my man.
I’m grinning at my phone when someone starts another story.
Garrett’s been quiet this whole time. Just drinking. He’s on his fourth whiskey. Maybe fifth. The ice keeps rattling in his glass.
“Garrett, you good?” Owen asks.
“Fine.”
“You sure?”
“I said I’m fine.”
Dex
Okay but real talk
How are you ACTUALLY doing
Brody
Yeah we’re joking around but
Luca
Are you okay being there with her ex
Anderson
That can’t be easy
I’m good. Really. It’s been great.
Almardon
Even with the ex there?
Even with that.
Dex
Okay but if you need us to fly to Toronto and kick his ass
Brody
We absolutely will
Anderson
We’ve got your back
Thanks guys. I’m good. Promise.
“So Rodriguez.” Garrett’s voice cuts through the noise. “How long have you and Jules been together?”
