Chapter 30

David was growing irritated at Corey’s presence.

“It seems that when Lisa, that’s Bud’s wife, found out Bud would probably leave the Marines with a medical discharge, she lost all interest in him.”

David’s heart began to beat faster. He tried to quash his feelings of elation.

“To tell you the truth, Lisa wasn’t the most attentive of wives. She even tried to ask me out on a dateduring one visit.” Peter laughed nervously.

“Why? Um, apart from her cheating on Bud while he’s in the hospital, what’s wrong with—”

“He’s a friend of Dorothy like us, dumbass,” Corey said, causing both Peter and David’s eyes to open wider.

“Leave it to you to hit the nail right on the head.”

“I’ve got to be careful, the US Navy isn’t exactly gay friendly.” Peter stirred his coffee.

“You poor thing. It must be so hard to find real, long-lasting companionship.” Corey put a hand on Peter’s knee.

“About Bud.” David shot Corey a warning glare. “That’s why you’re here after all.”