Matt nodded finally. He was quiet for a few minutes, thinking quietly. He started to speak several times, but fell quiet. Mike continued to listen without saying anything.

"Fine, but you're not going to like what I have to say. I know everyone thinks that I'm just a redneck with a drinking problem that can't seem to get enough pussy."

"You know me better than that, man. I know the real you," Mike told him. "You're the brother I never had."

Matt nodded. "It's not just the fact that Missy left. It's not that I miss her. I know that the woman I was having sex with is gone, but...