"You're losing it," Jackneal chuckled, the tone shifting from playful teasing to a more serious conversation. He began reflecting the harsh reality back to Noah. Perhaps the third beer in his hands began speaking instead of him.
"What if she's taken away from you?" Jackneal asked bluntly. Noah's reaction was immediate. He grabbed Jackneal's collar, startling him. Jackneal bit his tongue, realizing he might have gone too far. He should have not say this that triggered Noah.
"I f*****g won't let it happen." Noah almost threatened him, Gloria who was listening to this from the bedroom, startled to hear it. She was about to get up and stop them. If this conversation went ahead, he would really hit his best friend for her. She got up from bed and was about to leave the room, but then Noah
