Kevin had finally caught on.

A simple "I don't know" seemed to be his get-out-of-jail-free card for just about anything.

How else was he supposed to help Mr. Lopez cover up for his little escapades? God forbid their stories didn't match up. That would spell disaster.

"Fair enough."

Dorothy probably didn't think too much into it.

After all, schmoozing was Everett's least favorite activity. If there was any chance to shove it off onto Jeffrey, he'd take it in a heartbeat!

So, the moment he wrapped up at the office, he'd be home.

"Is Ms. Sanchez worried Mr. Lopez is out there chasing skirts?" Kevin couldn't help but chuckle.

Dorothy waved the notion away, "Oh, I don't worry about that one bit. Everett's not that kind of guy. It's just... getting used to being a wife, you know? After years of flying solo, having a partner around is still something I'm adjusting to. But Everett... he gets upset if he thinks I don't care about him."

The man actually wanted to be kept in check!

If he came home late and she didn't ask where he'd been or what he was up to, he'd sulk.

Claiming she didn't care about him anymore. That he wasn't in her heart.

Kevin burst out laughing, "So Mr. Lopez is basically a big kid behind closed doors."

this after all these

Lopez always struck me as the

would've thought he was anything but the strong,

was a far cry from the Mr.

think the same," Dorothy pondered aloud. "Even back in junior high,

didn't talk, or you who didn't talk to

"...A bit of both."

in her school days, Dorothy's mind was solely on

wasn't looking for

in school. Getting too close meant risking being cornered by jealous classmates after school. No

...

when you're

knew it,

her work, stretched,

her phone and

done

on my way to pick you up for our drive back to Bay Residence. Did you just

the screen, Dorothy could sense Everett's

was... dropping

all! You're always on

can tell me all

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