Mr. Fiancé(232)

"We're a family. It's what we do."

Luisa and I headed downstairs, stopping in the kitchen to arm ourselves. "So what's the job tonight?"

I smiled, knowing my wife knew exactly what the job was. She just liked to act that way so that we would go over it before going to work. "Not a big deal. Some punk named Teddy Maguire, who's bringing in some bad shit to the University District, trying to peddle some doctored-up study drugs to the college students."

Luisa shook her head in good humor, perplexed by the American obsession with drugs. "Like some Adderall or whatever it is he's calling it can replace decent study and a good night's sleep. In any case, we find him and?"

"And put the fear of God in his heart. Or at least the fear of the Bertolis. Seattle and Tacoma aren’t welcome zones for him. The pistols are just in case he gets stupid," I said, handing Luisa her Beretta. "You ready?"

"Ready," she said, sliding it into her holster. "By the way, after work, you mind if we stop off at the Starlight Club?"

"The Starlight? Why?" I asked, grinning a familiar smile at the little play. We had gotten into a habit of it, and it was a great way to blow off some steam after a night's work.

"I think I'd like to dance a little for my husband. I'm sure Terry can get us a VIP room—don't you think?"

"I'm sure. One question, though. What are we going to do when your brother gets here next week?"

Luisa shrugged and gave me a kiss on the cheek. "We'll figure out something. I'm just glad that my dad is trying to make amends for his behavior last time you were in Brazil."

We left the house and went out to our car. "Hey, who's driving tonight?"

Luisa held up her hand. "I believe it’s my turn. You drove last time."

"No way. You drove last time. I'm sure of it," I replied, smiling.

She crossed her hands over her chest and raised an eyebrow at me. "So how should we settle this?"

"Rock, paper, scissors?"

My lovely wife considered it, then nodded. "Deal. Ready? 1 . . . 2 . . .”





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