“Ready for the main course?” Andrew’s voice brought Brock back to the present.
“Uh, sure. Say, they were mighty fine beans. Please pass on my compliments to Matthew, did you say?”
Andrew’s face lit up again. Brock wondered if he showed a similar reaction whenever anyone mentioned Calvin to him.
Andrew made to take the plates. Calvin moved quickly to pick up their half-full glasses. Brock shot Calvin a confused look. Calvin mouthed, “In a minute.”
“You’re in luck tonight,” Andrew said. “It’s Matthew’s famous smoked brisket and ribs.”
“Oh, man. I swear, his smoker is like a magic portal or something,” Calvin said.
Andrew laughed.
“You still have that rolling reservation for the fire department?”
“Yes, every Friday night at eight.”
Brock’s confusion must have shown on his face.
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