9 Chapter 9

Charlie appeared. “You guys good, or can I show you the dessert menu?”

“Guess the salads gave us away,” Jesse quipped.

“Yeah kinda.” Charlie smiled.

“We’re good,” Nick said.

He presented them with the check, which Nick took and paid for with a credit card. Once outside, Jesse thanked him for the lunch. He waved it off.

“Where to next?”

“Dominick’s Grocery.”

Jesse picked up a cart when they arrived at the store and headed for the produce section. Nick tagged along. Green mission accomplished, they went to the wines and beers. Jesse picked out champagne and a Merlot, then it was on to house wares and candles. As they walked along together, they talked and laughed. They stopped at the pet section and checked out the rawhide and chew sticks. Nick insisted on getting a package for Shelby as well as Clyde. Once more, Jesse was reminded how different Denny and Nick were. Denny hated to shop and never would have bought anything for their dog.