Page 59 of Deep Down

“Your date seemed like it went well,” Casey mused.

“Yeah. Heath’s a great guy.”

“Are you going to see him again?”

“Yes.”

“Wow, that was decisive. Who are you, and what have you done with Alex?” Casey joked.

Alex smacked him. “I like him, and we get on well. Why not try, eh?” Alex shrugged. “I’m surprised you didn’t go home with Marcus.” Alex glanced over at Casey, seeing a small smile playing around his mouth.

“I was going to, but I wanted to wait a bit. Marcus seems like a nice guy. Too good to be true with my track record.” Casey’s pain was evident on his face.

“But, as you told me, you have to try.”

“Stop throwing my words back at me.”

Alex chuckled. “Ah, when the student becomes the teacher.”

“When are you next seeing Heath?” Casey rested his head against the headrest, no doubt on his way to falling asleep.

“We’re going to sort it out in a few days.”

“Good.” Casey yawned, which made Alex yawn.

“I’m glad I’m not working tomorrow.”

“It’s alright for some. I’ve got to be at work by seven.” Casey grumbled good-naturedly. Alex knew Casey lived for his job, but Alex worried he worked too hard.

“You should have swapped your shift.”

“I tried. No one could take it.” Casey yawned again as they pulled up outside Alex’s house.

“Want to sleep in the spare room?”

Casey paused. “Yeah, go on. Make sure I’m up in time to head home before I start work.”

They both alighted the taxi and stumbled up the path.

Within seconds of Alex’s head hitting his pillow, he was out.