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right now!”
     
    “It still doesn’t hurt to expand your circle of friends other than the guys in the firehouse. Besides it’s not all about you, she might have a friend for me.” Mike winks at his brother and Nick returns a slight smirk.
     
    Shaking his head Nick says, “Why did I ever agree to let you move back in?”
     
    “Because without me you would’ve been bored out of your mind.” Mike said making Nick grin.
     
    And because Amy wouldn’t want you to be alone . Mike thought to himself.
     
    ***
     
    The next afternoon at Susan’s hotel room, she received a knock at the door just as she was getting ready to leave. Tom walks into the room but Susan notices he’s not himself. “Well, you don’t look happy?”
     
    “That’s because I have to fly to Houston tonight.”
     
    “You usually bring me flowers when you have to go on a trip.” Tom didn’t appreciate her humor at the moment.
     
    “OK, OK, just kidding.”
     
    “Can’t your firm send someone else?” Susan asked.
     
    “Why would they send someone else when it’s one of my accounts Susan?” Tom replied in an annoyed tone.
     
    Feeling somewhat uncomfortable to Tom’s reaction to a simple question Susan said, “I was just asking since it looks like you truly don’t want to go.” Tom didn’t respond and just stared out the window. “What time is your flight?”
     
    “9:15.”
     
    “Ok well that gives us some time. Would you care to join me for a walk?” Susan asked.
     
    “A walk? Where would you like to go?” Tom gave Susan a surprised look.
     
    “How about the Navy Pier?”
     
    The Navy Pier, thought you said that was just for tourists? Tom had a puzzled look.
     
    “But this way I can take some pictures.” said Susan.
     
    “Pictures? Pictures of what?”
     
    “Anything, I don’t know the, ferris wheel, people, boats, scenery whatever comes to mind.”
     
    “Don’t you think you should focus on preparing to go back to work instead? Besides, when did you take up photography Susan?
     
    “I’m not going back to the office until Monday next week and I took photography when I was 13 so I can get a position with the school newspaper. Don’t you remember when I told you?”
     
    Tom shook his head “No actually, I don’t remember that but what I really need to do is pack for tonight’s trip.”
     
    “But it’s still early?”
     
    “I also have to prepare a quick presentation for this Houston trip.”
     
    “Ok, I understand but before you leave let’s pick a day so we can get together with Liz and Joe?”
     
    “Hmm, that going to be difficult said Tom.”
     
    Surprised at his answer, Susan says, “It’s not difficult. You just pick a day and don’t plan anything else for that day.”
     
    “Problem is I don’t know when I’ll be back from Houston and you know how tight my schedule is. I don’t want to commit to something and have to disappoint you later.” Susan just gave him an understanding look.
     
    “I have to go, I’m sorry.” Tom gave her a kiss goodbye and left.
     
    ***
     
    Liz opened the door to O’Malleys and headed towards the back of the restaurant where Susan was already sitting at a booth. The waitress brings over Susan’s meal as Liz sits down, “I went ahead and ordered. I had them hold yours but now that you’re here.” Susan glanced at the waitress and the waitress mentioned, “I’ll be right back with the other order.”
     
    “A cheeseburger. I’m going to tell Tom you’re no longer on the vegetarian track plan. Liz gives Susan a devilish grin.”
     
    “Very funny. How’s work?”
     
    “Fine. I had 2 new hires today so that made the afternoon go by pretty quickly. When are you coming back to the office?”
     
    “Monday”
     
    “So how’s it feel to have your own house?” Susan asked.
     
    “Great! We love it. Can’t wait for you and Tom to come over and see it. I also painted it exactly as you suggested and it came out fabulous.”
     
    “I