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Tommy seems anxious by the time I get back to the car, so I stave off the attempt to mess with him and tell him Colt was inside. I don’t mention the cash until we’re on the highway, halfway back to his place.

“Mind following me to Earl’s so I can drop off the Supra?” My question catches Tommy off-guard and it takes him a minute to realize what I’m implying.

“You found your money?” he responds, genuinely relieved and happy for me.

“Well, there was money there, and he took mine, so—” I leave out the important details, like the money I found was wrapped up, ready for a deal exchange.

“Hey, his fault for not hiding that shit better after stealing it from you, bro. Yeah, let’s go get some tires.” Tommy holds his fist out for me to bump. I do, but an uneasy feeling washes over my insides. Instead of letting it bring me down from this high, though, I block it from my mind and imagine how gorgeous Ha

ah is going to look in whatever dress she picks out today.