Chapter 23

??Yes, I know,?? Joey said, putting the items in his trolley.

Joey then asked about ankle supports. Kevin didn??t think he needed one, and said as much, but Joey wasn??t listening.

Their shopping finally completed, the two made for the checkouts. Kevin let out a sigh of relief, which caused Joey to grin. Yes, he??d really enjoyed this shopping trip.

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Walking the short distance back to Kevin??s place, his pup wearing his new ankle support, Joey noticed Kevin shivering. ??You cold???

??Yes, Sir,?? he said through chattering teeth.

??Why didn??t you put on a warmer coat, then???

??Uh, forgot.??

Joey was getting used to being able to tell when Kevin wasn??t telling the truth, but why would he lie over something like that? ??Do you have a thick winter jacket? I know the other day when I saw you at Parker??s, you weren??t wearing anything waterproof.??

??No, Sir.??

??No to not having a warm coat, or no, you don??t have a waterproof???

??Um, both, sorry.??

??Why???