Danny was continuing. “I’d call his bluff. Make those reservations and if he doesn’t come around then go without him.”
His friend walked away from Charlie’s cubicle without waiting for a response.
Charlie swung his chair back around to face his computer. He felt the resolution that had surged through him moments ago slipping away. No! Not this time, he thought. He picked up his iPhone and—even though it was against policy to do personal business on company time—brought up the number of Stallions and Studs he had stored and tapped the call button.
After two rings, a voice that made Charlie’s nuts boil and c**k tingle said, “Howdy. Stallions and Studs. What kin ah do fer ya?”
Anything you want, Charlie thought. Anything!
He realized he hadn’t responded verbally when the voice said, “Hel
