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please?” Colin requested as he walked to the door. Monica followed him out.
    “What is it? Are you leaving?”
    “Yes, I got called back to work. I wish I didn’t have to leave. I’ll call you tonight, afterwards.”
    “Oh, alright. But is everything OK?”
    “You seem to be giving Preston a lot of attention.”
    “I was talking about the job.” Monica snarled.
    “Oh, ah, yeah. That’s what I meant to say. Yeah, yeah. Everything is fine. You go and spend time with your family. Like I said, I’ll call you tonight.”
    Colin walked back to the living room.
    “Good night, everyone. I’ll try to stop back by here, but I have to go now.” He turned to Monica who was standing beside him and planted another deep kiss on her lips, then left.
    ****
    Colin walked into his office. He found Neil sitting there waiting for him.
    “Were you waiting long?”
    “No, I wasn’t. I used the spare key you keep over the door post to get in.”
    “Yeah, remind me to hide it somewhere else.”
    “What’s up with you? You’re not yourself. You seem down in the dumps.”
    “I don’t know if I’m going to be much help to you tonight. Dude, my head is spinning with all these thoughts!”
    “What thoughts? Women? That’s normal dude, shit, you’re a man. That’s what we do!” Neil grabbed ahold of his manhood as he boasted.
    “Stop playing needle dick, I’m serious!”
    “Bro, come on, don’t insult me like that. You’ll mess up my image saying things like that. Tell me what’s on your mind. I may be of some assistance.”
    “It’s Moe.”
    “Don’t tell me she wants out!”
    “No. She’s not talking like that now, but…”
    “But what? Come on, Colin. Say what’s on your mind, bud! How can I help you if you’re only going to tell bits and pieces?”
    Maybe this is stupid and I should forget about it. I can’t. I got to talk to someone before I explode.
    “Moe’s sister, Leah, is here from Africa.”
    “And…”
    “And she brought guests with her, her fiancé and…”
    “And?”
    “And Moe’s best friend who happens to be a dude. Bro, she never even mentioned him, not once. If they are best friends, shouldn’t his name have surfaced at least once during our conversations?”
    “It would seem so. And that definitely doesn’t sound good. So, does she have feelings and shit for him or something?”
    “That’s what I thought. I just have this feeling about the dude. I don’t trust him.”
    “What did she say?”
    “She said they’re just friends and that I haven’t shared everything either.”
    Colin got up and began to pace the office floor scratching his head. He stopped dead in his tracks to look at Neil, waiting for some suggestions.
    “I’m your best friend and she knows that. Other than that you have nothing else to share except your family. Does she know about that?”
    “She does.”
    “Come on, Colin. I see you two together all the time and anybody can see you two are in love with each other. You have to trust her if you want her.”
    “I know, but what if that rat-face cunt came here to try to get a chance with her?”
    “Well you know how to handle yourself. While you were there did you give him the superior stare and look him up and down, giving him gestures to let him know not to tread on your turf?”
    “I did, but she’s not all mine yet, not until she says I do.”
    “You should’ve pissed on his leg, I would’ve.”
    “No, bro, we’re above that. But I do have to admit it would’ve felt good beating the snot out of him. Then again, we’re agents. We have to be professional on and off duty.”
    “Yeah, you’re right, but he would’ve understood then. What’s the hold up in the marriage department anyway? You have to encourage her.”
    Colin banged his fist on his desk. “What the hell do you think I’ve been doing, Neil! She keeps saying I’m rushing her.”
    “Easy big guy. Don’t pop a blood vessel on my account. I’m just trying to help.”
    Neil got