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our house.
    “Oh, yeah, I did forget. Please give your sister our congratulations and have a great time.”
    “I will, Thomas, thank you.”
    I watched as the room began to empty. Shamus was lost in his computer, while my da was handing a white envelope to Books. I was about to head to my parents’ house when my cell began to vibrate in my pocket.
    I’m naked in our bed, baby is asleep, and I’m wet. Want to climb in and help me or should I start without you? ~C
    I smiled as I pocketed my phone, grabbed my jacket and tie, and walked to the elevator, hitting the down button. I thought about texting her back and telling her I was on my way, but instead, I decided to just show up and surprise her. Maybe, just maybe, she would start without me; watching my Christi pleasure herself was a sight to see.

    Two weeks later ...
    Tonight was Angus and Maggie’s engagement party. I had strict instructions from my wife to be home and dressed no later than six o’clock. It was five-twenty and I was showered, shaved, and dressed.
    Smiles had been staying with us for the past few days. I felt like Steve Martin in Father of the Bride II having two very pregnant women in the house. Honestly, I loved every minute of it.
    Ma and Charlotte had taken over the engagement party planning. Christi gave orders and they made her suggestions happen. Everything was in place as my family had already started to arrive.
    Muscles was posted at the door to make certain only invited guests were allowed in. At a little after six, the doorbell rang just as I happened to walk by. I looked to Muscles and reached for the door. As I opened it, I had to fight my instincts to slam the door shut again. Standing on my front doorstep, dressed in a slutty, tight, red dress that barely hit mid-thigh, was the last person I wanted at this party: Theresa. She smiled with her glossy red lips and winked at me as she placed her fake fingernail between her teeth.
    “Well, well, Patrick, don’t you look yummy this evening.”
    My stomach turned at what she was implying. It was funny how having a beautiful woman by your side sours what would have sent me into an empty bathroom, with Theresa on her knees.
    “What are you doing here? This is a private party.” My clipped tone showing her how unwelcome she really was. I hated this woman.
    “I know, silly. I was invited,” she giggled as she spoke.
    “Theresa, you made it,” my wife’s sweet voice came from behind me. She pressed past me and hugged her as if they were the best of friends. Something I hoped would fizzle out when she finally figured out I wasn’t interested in anything but showing her the way out of my house and, by extension, my life.
    “I wouldn’t dream of missing this,” Theresa answered her, but her eyes never left mine. I rapidly turned and left the two women together.
    I found Smiles sitting in a chair in the editing room talking to Ammo and Amex.
    “What’s with the face, Patrick?” Smiles questioned, amusement in her voice.
    “Oh, it’s only that the bane of my existence just walked into my fucking house.”
    Smiles stood up and looked at the door. Christi was waving her arms around excitedly as she continued to speak with Theresa.
    “Isn’t that Theresa?”
    “Uh huh.”
    “She isn’t so bad, Patrick. She’s been keeping Christi company.”
    I looked to Ammo who was still intently watching Christi and Theresa. Smiles had taken her seat again and began drinking her punch.
    “Are you getting a bad feeling from her, Patrick?” Ammo turned to me and raised her brow in question.
    “The only feeling I have for that woman is hate. She constantly makes it a point to let me know she’d like to take me for a test drive.”
    Ammo looked back to Theresa and Christi. “Need me to set her straight?”
    Before I could answer her, Christi appeared beside me. “Hey, handsome, can I borrow you for a second?” She purred into my ear.
    “For you, my love, anything.”
    Christi took me by my