Page 71 of The Rules of Dating

“What are you talking about? You’re the one who’s been pushing me to give him a chance.”

“I know. But I didn’t realize you were going to fall for him so quick. I need to make sure his intentions are good.”

I smiled. “Thanks, Dad. But I think I got this.”

Fifteen minutes later, none other than Colby walked through the door. Deek rubbed his hands together.

“Oh crap,” I mumbled.

Colby strolled into the studio with a smile. “What’s up, Deek? Hey, Billie.”

I knew better than to try to talk Deek out of whatever he had planned. So instead, I kissed Colby on the cheek. “I’m going to apologize for this in advance.”

“For what?”

I motioned to Deek, who pointed to the empty chair next to him. “Have a seat, Colby. I’d like to have a word with you.”

Colby looked between me and Deek a few times, but eventually shrugged and sat down. “What’s up?”

Deek folded his arms across his chest. “Where do you see yourself in five years?”

Colby’s forehead wrinkled. He looked to me for help, and I shrugged. “It will be worse not to go along with it,” I said. “Trust me.”

Colby looked wary but returned his attention to Deek. “I don’t know. I guess in five years I’d like to buy some land and start building a summer place. I can’t afford the Hamptons or anywhere trendy, but that’s okay. I like the Hudson Valley better, anyway. Maybe let Saylor get a dog.” He glanced to me and back. “A wife and another kid, maybe. I’m not sure. I don’t really have a timeline for things. I guess I’d just like to be happy and to have my life progress somewhat.”

Deek considered his answer with an unreadable face. “What kind of a dog?”

“Lab maybe?”

“Buy or adopt?”

“Definitely adopt from a shelter.”

Deek nodded. “What kind of porn do you like?”

“I don’t know. Any, I guess?”

“So child pornography is okay?”

“What? No! Of course not.”

“A little more specifics in your answer would be helpful then.”

Colby shook his head. “I don’t know. What kind of porn is there? I guess I like straight, hetero porn. Intercourse, oral, the occasional anal movie.”

“How about an orgy?”

Colby shrugged. “Yeah, sure. I’m down for an orgy.”

Deek looked at me. “Does this concern you?”

I smirked. “No, I’m good with orgies in movies, too.”

Colby wrinkled his entire face. “What the heck is this all about? I mean, don’t get me wrong, I’m stoked that Billie’s into orgy porn. But where is this all leading?”

Deek held up a finger. “Just one more question. What’s your apartment number?”

“Two-eighteen. Why?”