Thanks to Sally Jetson for the beta!
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Chapter 2: Pygmy Wedding
Las Vegas:
"Howdy Tex"
"Hey Pygmy. Haven't seen you in awhile. How's it all going? You hanging in there?"
"Pygmy??? What sort of nickname is Pygmy? I know I'm short, but Pygmy?"
"I kind of like it. Besides you've already rejected all of my other nicknames for you."
"You ever think that maybe there was a reason for that, and not just because you suck at coming up with them either. Maybe I just don't like nicknames. I do have a name you know, so why don't you try and use that."
"Whatever…. Pygmy." The man just barely managed to avoid the swat aimed for his gut, but a small smile escaped from his companion so he knew he wasn't in trouble.
"So really, how is it all going?"
A small sigh escaped as she decided how best to answer his question. "I don't know. This isn't really how I imagined I would be spending my life."
He placed an arm reassuringly around her shoulders. "It will be okay. It won't be forever. You'll be back pestering me all day in no time."
"Yeah, what did you ever do without me?" A small smile appeared on her face. He could always make her smile. He reminded her of home… well not home … but a place she used to know.
She glanced at her watch and knew she had to leave, had to return to her new life, her new routine. "Well Tex, I need to hit the road. It's time to embarrass myself once again."
"Hang in there Kiddo. It won't be forever." With that they parted ways.
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New York:
Danny made it into work late, wearing the same clothes as the night before; still smelling of smoke and alcohol. He reached his locker and quickly grabbed a new pair, only to realize that all his cloths were dirty. I really have to make it home to MY place one of these nights. Guess what I have on is as good as it's going to get.
Danny walked out of the locker room and hoped he could make it to his desk without anyone realizing he was late. No such luck as Flack rounded the corner and nearly bumped into him, "Yo Danno. Looks like someone had a fun time last night," gesturing to the still rumpled clothing.
"What can I say? The ladies can't resist the Messer Magic." A smile plastered to his face. Well, apparently one could…but let's not go there… again.
"If only I had your luck with the ladies Messer. See with me ladies don't hightail it after only one night, and I actually learn their first names."
"Is there something you wanted or are you just here to grab some pointers?" I learn their first names! Last night I was with Jessica, Jennifer… well it started with a J anyway.
"Actually I was wondering if you heard about Joey?" Joey was a friend who had grown up with Flack. Danny and Joey had become friends over the years and the three of them often hung out.
"No, what's up? Did Sarah finally kick him out?" How on earth had he managed to stay with one girl for so long I think I'll never know.
"Nope. He popped the question. Getting married in Vegas this weekend, apparently they didn't feel like waiting. Guess who's invited?"
Married! Joey??? "Never thought I 'd see that happen. Why would I want to go to a wedding? Aren't weddings all girly, flowers, dresses, tulle, etc?"
"Tool?? What the hell is tool? And haven't you ever seen wedding crashers, great place to pick up chicks. Plus the whole Vegas part of the deal. It's going to be one hell of a bachelor's party."
Forgot about that part. "When do we leave?"