Chapter 3

Brenton is single: no children, no ex-wife, no baby on the way. He feels a little bit jealous. But not much because he has all of them: his band, his friends, and his dream job. So Brenton pushes aside the small, petty jealousy, and focuses on enjoying being with them and savoring their joy.

They finish their desserts, and the meal starts to wind down. They take their time drinking coffee, but soon people start to yawn.

Then Draw stands up, saying, “I have to split. I have a date.”

Jed smirks. “At this time of night, it’s not a date. It’s called a booty call.”

Drew just grins at that, saying goodbye to them all, and congratulating Jamie again. Penny and Kelly are next to head out. They moved in together about a year ago. Kelly and Donnie used to be roommates, and they’d both decided to move in with their lovers at the same time.

“Right, I’m exhausted. I need to get home to my man,” Jamie says.

“Of course, you need your rest,” Jed insists.