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Episode 684: No More Drama

"Any candy?" a familiar voice asked with a simultaneous rap against the open door.

Quentin looked up from the invoice he’d been studying to find his sister, Tal, stepping into his office. She was dressed as a pirate, of the variety who wore micro-minis and bustiers.

Quent rose from his chair, grabbed his coat from the rack by the door and draped it over her. "Aren’t you a little old for trick or treating?" He asked, and with a frown, added, "especially trampy trick or treating."

"It’s no different from what every other woman wears for Halloween. Don’t be such an old prude."

"You could stand to be more of one."

"That’s not really getting me anywhere is it?" She waved her ringless hand at him.

"You don’t want that kind of guy, Tal."

"I want some kind of guy. I’m tired of being alone."

"You have your kids."

"They’re not enough. So I’m going to this Halloween singles thing."

"Just keep my jacket, please." He zipped it up for her, much more comfortable once she had less skin showing, though still not comfortable enough. Yes, his sister annoyed him, yes, she was excessively judgmental of his wife, but he loved Tal, he wanted her to be happy and safe. "Tell me you’re taking a wing woman or two with you."

"Several. We’re going as a group and we’re leaving as a group. It’s a firm plan, nothing to worry about, but thanks anyway for worrying."

Quent gave Tal’s arm a squeeze. "So is that why you stopped by, for a little brotherly support before you enter the dating fray?"

Tal nodded shortly. "The garage is on the way to one of my girlfriend’s houses. We’re having dinner before…" Her voice trailed off as she turned her head, her eyes searching through the open door behind her into the garage. "So, Quent, is that guy around?"

"What guy?" Was she into one of his employees? Most were married and the ones who weren’t, well, there was generally a reason.

"You know, the guy Tansy thinks so much of. I wouldn’t mind a proper introduction."

No way. Not happening. Xavier was getting his act together while his sister was all about drama. They were the last thing either of them needed. "He’s taken, sorry." Technically it was true, Xavier still seemed very much hung up on Avalon.

"Oh, that’s too bad," Tal said, though she didn’t sound particularly resigned, so Quentin figured he should warn Xavier that a hurricane might be headed his way.

Episode 685: One Of Those Nights

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