Chapter 44

Drew nodded, holding back the urge to thank Burt. “You know I can’t give up my ass anymore.” His recovery had been better than anticipated so far, but he couldn’t let Burt have him again. He knew now he was unhappy if Rahim was unhappy.

“Maybe someday? You know I live for—”

“I can’t accept if that’s part of the deal.”

“It’s not. It’s fine, little man.” Burt bit his lip and Drew watched Burt look down in regret. “So, we’re friends. Business partners. Can a business partner get warm hugs?”

“I think that can be arranged.”

“Can I watch our videos?”

“If I said you couldn’t, would that really stop you?”

“How about every time I do, I throw in something special? Like figure out some advertising or help you plan that clothing boutique for Rahim that you don’t know I know about.”

Drew looked at his nails to hide a smile. “Yeah. Do that.”

“Can I also send you flowers every time I watch one?”