Brad and Derek changed their plan somewhat since, as Derek pointed out, it would seem strange for Brad to bring along some man he’d met at a gym. “Especially since you’re supposed to be straight.” Instead, looking the way they’d planned, somewhat unshaven and all, Derek was now Brad’s younger half-brother who lived in Denver.
The meeting had been set up for four pm, and now they were walking into a busy bar in the Highlands area. As their eyes adjusted to the dim lighting, a man approached Brad.
“Mr. Lehane?” the man inquired.
“I am.”
“Tom Grant.” Grant held out his hand. “A pleasure to finally meet you.”
Brad shook Grant’s hand then introduced Derek. “Matt Lamberti, my stepbrother. And before you ask, he lives here, knows the area, and offered to drive me here for our business meetin
