Chapter 1209 Two People (Eighteen)

• “Sure, it’s just an idea for now. Nothing concrete yet. But I really feel like we’re all the same kind of people—straight shooters, easy to talk to, quick to get things done. We click. Anyway, if it comes together, you’re the first one I’ll call.” Chadwick Fullner said to Baldie.
• Baldie’s expression got complicated. After a long beat, he smacked Chad hard on the shoulder. “Deal, Chad. This isn’t the first time you’ve tried to talk me into hanging up my boots. Now you’re laying it on this thick—if I still don’t get my act together, there’s nothing else to say. Whether it works out or not, whether you end up wanting me or not, what you said tonight—this heart—you gave me, I’ll remember it for the rest of my life.”
• “Hey, you hear yourself? Can’t you just hope it all comes together fast?” Chad didn’t care for the sappy tone and deliberately ribbed Baldie.