Chapter 101

Havoc

It’s unusual for most of us to have the night off together, but the scheduling gods have shined down and the five of us sit at a table, each nursing our own beers. Laurel Springs has one bar, Hooligan’s, and I think all of us, except for Mason who didn’t grow up here, have been kicked out once for underage drinking. It’s nice to be back and not have to worry.

“How’s Caleb? Had a chance to talk to the teacher?” It’s important for me to know what’s going on in my guys’ lives, what could distract them from the job at hand. It’s a dangerous one, and knowing what they’re going through helps me, and talking about it can help them too.

“He’s good,” he chuckles. “I haven’t heard much about the teacher, and I have a conference scheduled with her. There’s one thing I do know, though he’s half in love with your wife.”

I take a long drink off my bottle, grinning over the top at him. “I know.”

“Does she?”