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ou never told me about this guy.” Shake grabbed another slice of white bread and topped it with a hunk of Black’s best brisket. “I think I’m jealous.”
“Give me a break.” Chan poked at her plate and portioned some meat they could carry back to Bear who was avidly exploring his new home. “I never complained about the ex-wife, skivvy girls, and other sordid flings in your past life.”
“Yeah, well it sounds like the thing with you and old Carlos was pretty serious.”
“It was never gonna be anything long-term, Shake. He was way too dedicated to his work. The guy could drift off anytime, anywhere. He had one of those weird brains, you know? Anything that wasn’t a mathematical formula or some arcane code didn’t hold his interest for long. When I began to b***h about it, he just packe
