Chapter 28

“Yeah,” I said, “but back to Jacksonville matters. How does next Sunday afternoon sound?”

“How does it sound for what?” George said.

“Sorry, I got ahead of myself. I’ve had a Jacuzzi installed on my back porch, and I’ve put up a privacy screen around the porch. I’m thinking of having six or eight guys over for grilled steaks to inaugurate it.”

“Sounds good to me,” George said.

“I take it the mention of privacy screens indicates it will be a naked party,” Mike said.

“Yeah,” I said. “I think wearing trunks would sort of spoil the hot tub experience.”

“Who’re you gonna invite?” George said.

“Do you know Mitch and Rion?”

“Sure.”

“Them, for sure, and maybe Carl and his partner, but I don’t have any contact information for them. Also, a playmate of mine from Starke.”

“Sounds good. Count us in, and I’ll send you the contact info.”

“Great. I’ll send you an e-mail later today with the details. Do you think I should offer a choice of steak or salmon?”