Only an Idiot is Ashamed of His Love

He couldn't tell the whole truth so as not to spoil Harrison's reputation and his own, but he also didn't want to give the impression that he had hit him for nothing. If he leaves it without comment, who knows what rumors will follow.

"Actually," he repeated, "it was something similar to Jarek. One stupid comment too many. I was pissed off with him for the case from a month ago and let's say the situations overlapped."

Jola smiled broadly.

"Maybe as a woman I should condemn any act of violence," she said, "but there's something wildly sexy about a man defending his honor and the honor of the person he loves. You two really are the favorites of our company."

"Me and Harrison?" Skrzynecki was surprised.

"You and Stefan, silly," laughed Jola. "You are our favorites, each individually and as a couple. You really get us every working day."

Hearing something like that was really strange, but also pleasant in its own way.