"Christ, yes." Nigel lit his most memorable cigarette of the day. "You get cleared along, or you suffocate. Obviously, it's one of the manners in which he finishes things when he needs and as he needs."
Having a ball now, Darcy inclined forward. "Tell more,"
"He's a determined individual, and diversions just seldom when he considers it worth his time and energy. Savage some would agree, and they wouldn't be off-base." He stopped, extinguished smoke. "In any case, he's a kid who cherishes his mom."
"Quiet down, Nigel," Trevor requested when Darcy snickered.
"Not until I've had my espresso."
"Gracious, and might you venture to cross him in such a manner?"
"He cherishes me, as well." Nigel sent Trevor a sparkling look as he agonized by the oven. "Who wouldn't!"
"I'm becoming enamored w
