I guess that’s why I didn’t shut her down immediately.”
“Do you still have feelings for her?”
I shook my head. XXNX It was accompanied by a glint of mischief. “I’m really horny from hearing you talk to your ex-girlfriend like that. I liked her a lot, and she was comfortable, but love? It was time to man up and stuff my feelings down where they wouldn’t hurt. “I hope you guys are happy. There was a moment of silence, and then Jessica said, “Money?”
“Don’t fucking lie to me, Jess. She straightened, looking puzzled, “You still don’t trust me.”
“I’m getting there,” I said, “but I think there’s something you can do to help that along.”
“I’m listening,” Helen said. Why not just have Cartwright or some other asshole wait in an ally and put a bullet in my head as I walk by?”
“I don’t know,” Helen admitted.
