“Yeah, not many can pull off such a feat as to screw up with the likes of him.”
He huffed out a laugh, slipping his hand into mine. “Can you imagine having Lawson as part of the family?”
“No,” I laughed. “God, what a mistake that was.”
“Eh, he’s gone. Heard he has some big job in the city. Wears a suit and everything.”
“Yeah?”
He nodded. “And those pointy shoes.”
“Heels?”
“No, men’s shoes. You know, the really shiny ones that make squeaky noises when you walk.”
“Ah, well, there is no greater sin in life.”
“Tell me about it.” He sat up suddenly, looking over at me. “That’s it! I need to get a job in the city!”
“As what?”
“Does it matter?”
“Sort of. Not sure how you’re going to be a disappointment just by getting a job in the city.”
I watched curiously as his eyes moved back and forth as if he was visibly calculating every move. “I’ll get a job as a lawyer, wear a fancy suit…then, just when they think they’re proud ofme, I’ll find a way to sell the property out from under them! It’s brilliant! It can’t fail!”
Laughing, I sat up. “Except that you don’t have a law degree, and I’ve never seen you wear anything that doesn’t have a stain on it.”
Glancing down at his shirt, he frowned. “This shirt is clean.”
“But the pants are not.” Tapping his leg, I shoved to my feet. “And now I have to remake the bed.”
“About that…”
“You mean about your request? The answer is still no.”
“But you haven’t even heard it yet!” he whined, following me into the bathroom.
“That’s because there’s nothing you could ask for that I could possibly want to give you.”
“Not even if I offered to finish the house for you?”
I paused. I had already done most of it, but the idea of not having to do the floors definitely got my attention. Spinning, I narrowed my eyes at him. “What’s the request?”
“A date with Cheyenne.”
I burst out laughing. “Sorry, but no one could get you a date with Cheyenne.”
“Fine, then I need you to take over babysitting for Michael’s spawn.”
“Rosie?” I asked, my eyebrows shooting up. “How is she his spawn?”
“Alright, it’s Wes,” he sighed. “I’m supposed to hang out with him on Saturday.”
“I’m not giving up my Saturday to watch Wes. Besides, the kid stares at my boobs whenever we’re in the same room.”
He grinned like it was actually funny. “Yeah, I taught him that.”