Chapter 21
“I’m going to pay you back.”
“Cera, I don’t want your money. I only want your love.”
“I’m going to pay you back.”
“Cera, you’re worth more to me than any amount of money.”
“I’ll pay you back.”
“Cera, I’m down on my knees, and I’ll stay here until you understand how not about money or even my stupid pride this is, baby.”
“Earth to Gus. Come in Gus!”
Gus turned from the window to discover Max in the doorway of his spanking brand new office.
“Max,” he said, struggling to tread out of the murky waters of his mind. “What are you doing here?”
Max came further into the office. “I’m dropping in unannounced to visit my little brother. That’s what I’m doing here,” he answered with no contrition whatsoever. “But I think the real question is what are you doing here? Donna out ther
