I didn’t want Rhys to be right, but yes, I’d exhibited childish behavior last night, sneaking out like that. A true friend would never do that, and I needed to make it right. I took out my cell phone and sent a text to Lee.
Me: Are you busy?
Lee: Dude, where’d you go last night?
Me: Sorry, had to bail.
Lee: You didn’t answer any of my texts.
Me: I know.
Lee: I was worried.
Me: I want to explain, but it’s hard.
Lee: It doesn’t have to be.
Me: It is.
Lee: Want to meet somewhere?
Me: I…have my brother with me.
Lee: You have a brother?
Me: Yes.
Lee: Wow.
Me: My time with him is very special.
Lee: It’s okay, I understand.
Me: Maybe you can come over to my place tomorrow and meet him.
Lee: You sure that’s what you want?
Me: Yeah.
Lee: I’d love to.
Me: I’ll send the address.
Lee: Okay.
I texted directions to Lee and suggested a time of ten o’clock. I put away my phone, and saw Rhys coming toward me with a pile of clothing.
“No shoes?” I asked.