Chapter 47

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Before Davey had a chance to pick up the phone to call Jim, the phone rang. “David Howell speaking.”

“Hi, David Howell, this is Jim Menetti. How are you this fine October day?”

Davey sat down. “I’m fine, Jim, how are you? We just got back from lunch. Jake actually took me to Le Cirque, it was heavenly.”

“I’ll bet. I’m calling because I’ve done my part in our little conspiracy and thought I’d call you with the result.”

“I didn’t know there was a conspiracy or what part you were supposed to play. Was I on tap to do something?” Davey racked his brain trying to think of what the subs could have assigned him to do.

“He is falling in love with you, love, not lust. He told Bear he didn’t know what he’d do if you left him.”

“It’s been less than a week…”

“Some people just know,” Jim said sagely.

Davey tapped a pencil onto his desk calendar making little dots, then stopped when he realized he was making a mess.

“What do I do now?” Davey asked, hoping Jim had an answer.