The Affair

10. Let's deli dally

Friday, April 17th 2020

10:00 PM

"So, this thing with Carly, is that still going on then?"

"Well, yes and no, it's complicated."

"Um, so when was the last time for you and Carly?"

Man, he didn't want to answer this.

"Recently…"

"Recently? What kind of answer is that…? No, don't answer. This is my karma biting me back I guess. I told you she couldn't know about us. So, you didn't tell her. If you would have turned her down, she would have known. "

She picked up her pillow and whacked him four or five times, then stared at him, then kissed him. Fred was very confused.

"OK, that's it. If that happens again, just tell her about us. Crap, me and my rules."

"I was expecting your reaction to be a bit more, say, dramatic, Sam. I am truly sorry. I really don't want to mess this 'us' thing up. Well… I've apologized, and I meant it. You may not believe me, but I was planning to tell you what happened. There is more though. But, it doesn't involve me or you."

"No, we're even Fred. I know I really hurt you with Phil. I've never said I'm sorry for that, and I am. Also, I expected as much. I've watched you around Larry since he was born. You just don't act like 'Uncle Fred'. You're really proud of that boy. So am I really. Look, the thing with Carly is over. We're even. I screwed up with Phil, and, while I can't say yours was a mistake of the same magnitude, or a mistake at all, the thing with Carly ends now. OK?"

"OK Sam. And thanks for not coming unglued. I've been scared to death all night."

"Good, I'm glad you were scared, you should have been. Where is George in all this? How does he not know about you and Carly? I mean, c'mon. The kid looks like a miniature Freddie with green eyes."

"I told you, it's really complex. George knows all about Carly and I. It's a long story, best meant for later. We'd be here all night."

"George knows? I've seen you two together, you're both good friends! Him and his partner, whatshisname…"

"His partner in the antique business is Roy. Yes, their both good friends of mine, and they both know about Carly and I, and Freddie."

"Oh my God Benson! George is gay!"

"Ah, yes, that's it Sam. And Roy is his partner, and significant other.

"You guys have a regular soap opera going on here! Why did Carly marry George?"

"Sam, I promise, I'll tell you everything in the morning. I have a headache from worrying about what would happen to us over this Carly thing. I really just want to get some sleep."

"Ok, fair enough. But you're buying breakfast and lunch tomorrow!"

"Didn't I hear you talking to Carly about us having lunch with her again tomorrow?"

"Yep, I'm taking her to lunch since she is going to help me clean the old apartment. You're coming along to pay!"

"Okay Sam… now, c'mere and give us a kiss, and tell me you forgive me."

"Alright, I forgive you, this time. There had better not be a next time… Do I want to know what 'recent' means?"

"No, Sam. You don't."

Saturday, April 18th 2020

7:30 AM

They got up early the next morning. They wanted to get an early start on the kitchen. With luck, they could have it done by one o'clock in the afternoon. They were meeting Carly at the deli just down the street from Fred's house then. After a quick stop at a drive through for breakfast, they arrived at Sam's old apartment.

They had brought cleaning supplies with them, for later in the afternoon. They unloaded the small kitchen into the front room and began packing. Just before noon, they had unloaded the last of the items into the apartment behind Fred's house. The only thing left at Sam's old place was a couple of folding tables and chairs.

"Sam, why don't you get your shower and get ready to meet Carly for lunch. I'll run back to your old place, get the tables and chairs and be back here in no time."

Sam thought that was a great idea, and would only leave a single card table at her old place. She could easily handle it on her own when she and Carly finished cleaning.

It was only a couple blocks to the deli, so Sam decided to walk. Fred could unload the truck, get cleaned up and meet them at the deli. Sam's cell began to ring, it was Freddie.

"I just pulled up in front of the house and I see this super hot blond in a sun dress walking to the deli! Sorry Sam, I'm leaving you for her!"

"Uh huh… Just keep diggin' that hole, mister. The sun dress was clean and on top of the pile, so I wore it. You just remember the super hot part when you see me every morning."

"Sam, you know you're gorgeous in the morning with bed hair! Ok, just going to get cleaned up. I'll be down there in just a few."

Carly parked her car in front of the deli. She chose a table outside since it was so nice and sunny again. Looking down the street, she noticed her best friend walking toward her. Sam joined her at the table.

"Hey Carl's, remember when I first kissed Freddie, we didn't tell you, and you were highly pissed?"

"How can I forget that, Sam?"

"You asked me last night if I was going after Freddie. Don't you think I would tell you if that was something I was trying to do?"

"Well, I guess, but why wouldn't you? I know for a fact that Freddie would like to pick up the pieces and try again."

"He's told you that, Carly?"

"Well, duh! Who do you think he talks to? You weren't there for him. Don't you have any feelings for him? I mean really Sam. You two are perfect for each other."

Once again, in less than twenty four hours, Carly had stunned Sam. That was the problem, Carly was right, again. Who would Freddie have had to talk to? She looked up and noticed her truck pulling into the alley so Fred could park behind the deli. Carly wouldn't have seen this, it was behind her.

"Excuse me Carl's; I have to use the rest room."

Sam made her way into the deli, and crossed over to the attached bakery and specialty grocery store. The rest rooms were in the hallway of the bakery. It was the only way in if you parked in the back of the shop. She stepped into the rest room and closed the door, leaving it open a crack, so she could see into the hallway. In another moment or two, Freddie was walking down the hallway, into the bakery. Sam opened the door, and motioned Fred into the small rest room."

"What's the problem, Sam?"

Sam didn't say a word, she grinned and undid Fred's belt and dropped his pants. She removed her panties, hiked up her sun dress, and leaned on the edge of the sink. Fred was grinning from ear to ear. He began to get, busy…

Just as they were becoming all absorbed in their 'business' they heard the door click open.

"Oh, hi guys. I thought you might be in here. The waitress came so I ordered for us. Sam, I got you a ham and cheese on wheat. Freddie, you're going to be having an albacore tuna on sourdough. I got both of you iced tea, ok?"

Silence…

"Well, I'll take that to mean its ok. Don't be too long…"

Carly smirked and closed the door.

Thanks to seddiefan09 for the idea to keep Sam and Fred, uh, busy! ;)

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