Chapter 55
Watching Andy climb the stairs to go get the dog…well, that was just a bonus. Scooter leaned against the bottom pillars and didn’t bother to hide his ogling.
Andy glanced back as he fished out the key. “See something you like?”
“Every damn day, darlin’,” Scooter said. “Every day.” He winked.
Andy laughed and opened the door, and after weeks of practice, managed not to get bowled over by Trick’s enthusiasm. “C’mon, let’s go out,” Andy said, and Trick barked once in excitement as he scrabbled for his leash. “Good boy,” Andy cooed as he fastened it to Trick’s collar, pausing to scratch the dog’s floppy ears.
He locked up again and came back down to Scooter, looking happy, relaxed and easy in a way that was all too rare. “I do feel like I should remind you that dog kisses and makeouts are not a great combination,” he said as he reached the bottom, teasing.
Scooter dropped to one knee, ruffled Trick’s ears. “Hey, Cogan’s, boy? Wanna?”