“Likewise.” Lloyd’s eyes drop to Hades. “Oh, man! A Cane Corso. Damn, he’s a big boy.” Hades sniffs at him, wags his stubby tail, and backs up to Josephine.
“This is Hades,” Josephine introduces. “He’s a little protective. We’re going to hang out over here while we wait for Maceo.”
Lloyd’s eyes bulge. “Oh, man, she’s calling you by your birth name. You have fallen hard,hombre,” he hoots. “Come on dude. Let me make you look good again for your woman.”
Now, few guys will admit they like getting pampered, but we all fucking love it. A hair wash, a haircut, a good shave. They’re all things that help me relax. But as relaxed as I am, I continue to watch Josephine in the mirror sitting in the waiting area behind me. She watches me back with a cute smile.