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Chapter Twenty-Four

"If you hit him Bobby, I swear to God you'll be on the couch until Jesus returns."

Bobby kept his eyes on Darius but thankfully he stayed where he was. "What did my wife mean by that?"

"Kimberly and I dated in college. I thought you knew that."

"Well, I fucking didn't." Bobby snapped. "She made it seem like you two were just friends in college." His attention went back to Kimberly. "You seriously dated him?"

"Is that hard to believe she would date me Bobby?"

"Everyone makes mistakes."

Kimberly rolled her eyes. "Some make more mistakes than others."

"What the hell does that mean?"

"Why do you keep asking that Bobby? You're like a parrot right now!" She retorted quickly. She pointed at Darius. "Do not think I've forgotten the main issue here." She turned to grab the phone off the wall. "I want you to call her."

He stared at her as if she had two heads. "What?"

"Call her and end it."

"Absolutely not."

"I want you to end it with her."

Darius frowned and shook his head. "No Kim, I won't. I like her and I want to keep seeing her."

"How much could you really have in common with her?!"

Bobby glanced between them and it was obvious he was trying to control himself. "What is really going on here?" He caught Kimberly's eyes. "Are you jealous?"

"Excuse me?"

"Are you jealous he's dating her Kimmy? Is that what this is really about?"

"Do not be ridiculous!"

"You're the one being ridiculous baby! They're dating; so what?"

"Go figure you don't care! One less person you have to act like some damn pit bull around!" She snapped. "You can rest easy Bobby; despite how good the sex was, that ship sailed a long time ago."

"I didn't fucking want to hear that!"

Clenching the phone, she rolled her eyes. "I'll add that to the list."

"Kimmy, that's enough."

"I'll tell you when it's enough Robert Dean Mercer!"

The back door opening had her looking over her shoulder. Angel appeared with Sofi coming in behind him. His eyebrows rose as he caught sight of the three of them. "We interrupting something?"

"No!"

"Yes!"

Kimberly glared at Bobby. "No." She repeated. "Bobby was just about to set the table."

"Is there a reason why a cop is standing in our kitchen?"

"Angel!" Sofi slapped him on the arm. "We talked about manners."

Bobby snorted at that. "I see the leash is still firmly attached."

"Don't even start with me about leashes Bobby." Angel chuckled. "I could go all night about the way you acted at the mall the other day every time Kimberly asked you to do something."

"Shut the fuck up."

"I think I should go."

"Don't even think about it." Kimberly pointed at Darius. "We're not done talking about this!"

"Yes, we are Kim. I'm sorry that you're upset for whatever reason it may be but I'm not changing my mind. I'm glad you're okay." He tugged on his gloves. "As always, let me know if you ever need me for anything."

Bobby snorted again. "She's got me."

"I'm glad to hear that. I hope you realize how lucky you are."

"You think I don't?"

Kimberly ignored the amused look on Angel and Sofi's faces. She rolled her eyes and tossed the phone at Bobby, thankful as he caught it. "Let me walk you out Darius."

"He knows where the door is Kimmy."

"Bobby, knock it off." She grabbed Darius's arm and pulled him out of the kitchen. A quick look alerted her that Marley was still happily glued to the action on the television. They stopped at the door and she released his arm. "Darius, you know I care for you but I don't agree with you dating Melody."

"Can you at least tell me why?"

"I don't want a crying woman on my hands when it doesn't work out."

He smiled as he reached out to cup her shoulders. He ignored Bobby hovering in the doorway of the kitchen and hugged her. "You're a good woman Kim. We're lucky to have you." He smiled. "I like her Kim. The last thing I want to do is hurt her."

"Just be careful because if you don't, it won't matter if you are a cop."

"I'll take your word for it."

Smiling, she hugged him again. "I'm sorry for… for getting upset."

"It's okay." Darius stroked her stomach. "I think you have a valid excuse."

"Hands off my wife!"

Kimberly rolled her eyes as they stepped away from each other. "Thank you for coming by Darius."

He nodded and stepped outside onto the porch. "Have a good night." He raised his hand. "Night Bobby."

"Yeah right asshole."

She glanced over her shoulder to see Bobby smiling. "Be nice."

"That was being nice Princess."

Darius said his goodbyes to Marley and Kimberly waited to shut the door until he was in his car, the engine cranked.

Bobby automatically spotted the irritated look on her face when she turned and his eyebrows rose. "What? What'd I do?"

"You just can't help yourself can you Bobby?"

"I don't have the slightest clue what you're talking about." His grin told her a different story and she rolled her eyes before walking past him into the kitchen.