Page 58 of The Only Heart that Matters

MIA

Well... it’s time for you to regret agreeing to this whole fake husband situation

GUS

Never.

MIA

You say that now...

Okay, you asked for it. My new boss is having a late holiday party for employees and their spouses. I tried the babysitting excuse, but they already have that covered, of course.

GUS

Hell, yes! You know I never say no to a good time. Just shoot me the details and what to wear and I’m there.

I got you, Goof.

MIA

I think it’s pretty fancy.

GUS

I can do fancy.

MIA

Are you sure? You don’t have to do this. I can come up with an excuse.

GUS

Have you ever known me to do something I don’t want to do?

MIA

No.

I’m not sure when I got off the couch, but I’m pacing back and forth in front of it now, just like I used to as a teenager when I was talking to a boy on the phone. It’s what I do when I get excited.

GUS

There’s your answer. Send me the details.

Why does he have to be so dang perfect?

MIA

Thank you. I owe you big time.

GUS

I’m still waiting for that thank you dinner.

MIA

You free tomorrow night or do you have to be at the bar for the dinner rush?

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