Adrian pulled up at Joey’s house. Joey was waiting for him at the entrance.

“What are you doing here? Shouldn’t you be dwelling in the bosom of your wife like a newlywed?” Joey teased.

“Exactly why I’m here. You don’t want me to spoil what we just mended with my anger. There is no way I will go back home in this state,” Adrian responded.

“Ouch!” Joey acted hurt. “That one hurts. I almost assumed you loved me more than you loved Lopez. But I can’t argue that you find my presence more comforting.”

Adrian looked at him with deliberate disdain. “Jokes on you. Please, get out of my way.”...