“We figured. I do think there can be a compromise. This would make a lot of money for the family.”
“The burlesque circus?”
“Fuck yeah. I had fun, didn’t you?”
“Cain.”
“I get it. You need to come home. We can take care of the cop.”
“Without it landing on her?”
“Really? You doubt my talents?”
“We’ve known each other for a long time and sometimes you can get reckless,” I mutter.
“I’ve gotten my shit under control. I know that you’ve been busy and done good work. Your father is impressed. I’m impressed. Time to do that at home.”
“And the cop?”
“When did she start lashing out at people?”
“I think after her ex.”
“Sweetheart is her trigger?”
“It is. How do you know this?”
“I did some research. I think her ex, the cop, programmed that trigger. The men she’s gone after are all linked to him. But he is making it so she’s linked to them. She doesn’t know what she’s doing, am I correct?”
“Yes,” I say, though I’m flabbergasted at what he’s telling me and I feel foolish that I didn’t think of it sooner.
“Her dad did kill her mother, and her family is just as vile. I don’t think that alone would trigger her. I know it scarred her mentally, but not enough for her to lash out. She is right, she’s boring.”
“Hey,” I snap.
“I’m not saying she’s not a nice girl. And she knows how to work a cock and she tastes delicious. Think about it. She’s like a man’s fantasy, a librarian by day and a sexpot at night.”
And I’m pretty sure I’m the dumbest man on the face of the planet. I’m smarter than this. I should have figured all of this out.
“It’s the pussy,” Cain snorts.
“Fuck you,” I hiss, though I start laughing.
“Come home, please?”
“I will hurt her with all the truth.”
“Well looks like I’m joining the circus until we can figure out a way to get you home.”
“What the fuck?”
“I’m not leaving until you say yes to come home.”
“I want to come home, but there are so many loose ends to tie up.”
“Yep, we’ll do that and have fun,” he grins. I can’t help but smile back. I’ve missed my friend.
“We have a lady waiting for us.”
