Blake rolls his eyes with an amused grin. It helped to chat with him, someone who had known him for nearly two decades, who ran a business with him and lived with him.

Asshole. You weren’t supposed to remember that part!

Honestly? Yeah, I think so. It all sort of clicked in place.

I’m not even sure how to explain it but it’s like… they’ve always just been there?

I’m calling in a favor though - I know the next couple of weeks aren’t very busy. Are you able to handle the parlor next week?