Chapter Six
Charlie and Terry entered the kitchen a few moments later. Peter was behind them, positioned almost as if he could catch Terry if he lost his balance. Stacey was over by the counter again, pouring some creamer into her coffee. Next to her, Eric had finished making his drink and was marveling at his work.
“Nice presentation, right?” he said to her and playfully hit her on the shoulder.
She could see Charlie’s eyes narrow at the interaction as she turned around to face him.
“What’s going on here?” he asked, trying to keep his tone light but failing.
Before Stacey could speak, Eric chimed up, “Your fiancée here woke up early. Guess you forgot to tell her where you were going. Anyway, don’t worry. I took good care of her.”
“Are you drinking?” Charlie asked him.
“Geez, it’s j
