“So now you know better. Why can’t you just be happy your old buddy has another friend?”
“I am, I am.”
“But…?”
“You’re such a bastard. I haven’t had a chance to think this through, and you’re making me sort it out right here, aren’t you?”
Dave grinned. “Yup.”
Brody sighed, took another swallow of beer, and scratched an armpit.
“When you’re ready, I’m waiting.”
“Oh, go piss up a rope! I think it’s like this. And I can’t believe I’m talking about this with you, of all people. I am a little disappointed that Pete never gave me any indication that he and Spes were such good friends. And, well, look, maybe you have to be gay to understand this.”
“Pretend I am.”
“Okay, but don’t get all straight and squeamish on me.”
“I promise.”
“Pete is my best friend in the whole world. And I don’t
