Chapter 15

“You would,” Kelly said.

“There’s nothing wrong in letting things take their natural course if love is your goal,” Ernie said.

“That’s why you fucked Todd on your very first date then, right?” Kelly was quick to come back.

“We all look for love in our own way,” Howie said.

“And it looks like neither of the ways you two are using are working for you.”

Both Howie and Ernie sighed.

“He’s got a point,” Ernie said.

“So, where does the slow boat to China go from here?” Kelly asked.

“We’ve exchanged phone numbers,” Howie said.

“That’s a start,” Ernie said encouragingly.

Kelly sneered. “I bet he hasn’t called, right?”

“Well, yeah, he hasn’t. But it’s only been a week.”

Kelly gave Howie a smug smile.

At that moment Howie’s phone rang. All three men jumped. Howie picked up the phone and stared at it. “It’s him,” he mouthed.

“Answer it!” Kelly commanded when Howie continued to stare at the phone without moving.