“Of course.”
“Or Erika,” Milo added.
“Anytime,” she said.
“If you’ll give me another chance.”
Jesse fidgeted but didn’t offer a response.
“Hand me your phone.” Tom Alan reached out. Milo said nothing, but handed it over. “I want to introduce you to one of Milo’s many friends.” Tom Alan tapped the screen a couple times, and then handed the cellphone back to Milo. “I think you’ll understand when—” When it rang almost immediately, Tom Alan snatched it back, and put it on speaker. “I’m glad you were there,” he said.
“I always answer the bat signal for Booger.” The person on the other end chuckled. “Is this the American lover?”
“It is.” Tom Alan smiled. “I want to introduce you to Jesse. He just told us he’s been hiding his true s****l identity for quite a while.”
“Jesse, I’m Rocky. Con
