Chapter 34

“I couldn’t.” Rory shakes his head. “We both win today. I get to have an amazing workout for my legs, torso, and arms, and you get your tuxes. I’d feel embarrassed taking your cash.”

“How about a gentleman’s handshake then?”

“I’m a hugger,” Rory confesses. “Bring one in.”

And so this is done. The two men hug, which then turns into a threesome of a hug since Sandy joins the pair. It’s compact, tender, and friendly. 39: Preparatory Matters

Between noon and two, because Cookie Coke is apparently high on coke, and because Jonah doesn’t feel he can honestly count on the woman to accomplish her duties, he and Sandy sit at the dining room table, skim through their cell phones for important wedding-related contacts, and reach out to: