Page 16 of Pride & Precedents
I come behind Dad's chair to give him a pat on the back before walking over to kiss Mom on the cheek.
"Listen, Murrary's on his way and I still need to shower." I head towards the stairs and Mom suddenly looks worried.
"You're still coming tomorrow for family dinner, right?"
I turn and give her my most reassuring smile.
"Of course, Mom. I wouldn't miss it."
After a shower and a fresh change of clothes, I feel human again. I made Murray stop at Burger King for my greasy hangover remedy, and that plus two Excedrin finally conquered that beast of a headache.Thank God!I couldn't fucking think.
Before I can settle into the back of the Navigator for the long drive down I-95, my phone dings.
Noah
Noah:Hey, bro. Thanks for coming out last night!
No problem, man. Honestly, I probably needed it more than you.
Noah:Is this Henry? Henry Park, Jr.? Partner at BYOB? Since when does the worst workaholic I know ever need to go out for drinks?
You're such a dick. You know it's BBS&P.
Noah:Oh, I definitely know. I just like annoying you.
Alright. See you at Mom and Dad's tomorrow
Noah:Wait wait wait! I'm just kidding. Damn, bro.
Noah:What happened? Why did you need a drink?
I debate whether I should even tell him.What good will it even do to talk about it?But Noah is one of the few people who knows the full history of the situation.
Noah
We got a new client yesterday, too.
Noah:And? Don't leave me hanging, bro!
It's Naomi.
Noah:???
Naomi Watanabe. The girl I was thinking of getting serious with in law school.
And she lookedgood.Really good.Why couldn't she have had the common decency to show up with a terrible haircut or missing a few teeth?
Noah:Oh shit, bro. That's rough.
I sigh. "Oh shit" is right.
Noah
Even worse? Her soon to be ex is that fuckin cum stain, Tanner
Noah:Tanner?! That dude was a hookup at best and she MARRIED him?
I smile to myself. He may be a pain in the ass, but Noah has always had my back.
