Chapter 162

Chow came on a few seconds later. Niceties were shared about not speaking to each other for a few years, how life was treating the two men, and brief statements about their careers and lovers. Yes, Fargo was still in retail. And yes, Chow had a husband now, happily married to a man named Richard Lewiston. The two men chattered for quite some time until Fargo finally said, “I’m trying to process a claim, Steven. Can you help me?”

Chow was delighted to help. Truth was he had the issue fixed in a matter of seconds. “Your payment was processed in May, just as you have said, which covers you through December of this year. You still have insurance, Dan. No need to worry.”

“You’re a lifesaver, Chow. Thanks for being there.”

“Friends don’t forget about other friends.”