“That was some good dick.” Banner winks. “But yeah, I texted her about a bottle of wine, she asked what I was doing, and I told her I was waiting around for Kenzie, who I thought would stand me up. She was twenty minutes late, so I was texting Nichole how annoyed I was about it.”

Nichole turns to me. “I think your brother likes her. And when I say think, I mean, I know he likes her. And he thinks she’s a virgin.”

“Can you not discuss that stuff? I thought we were going to talk about you,” Banner says.

“Why would I talk about me when clearly getting you riled up about Kenzie is more fun?” Speaking to me again, she says, “She’s a total wallflower. Loves knitting, right? And can barely even look him in the eyes. Also, he told me she smells like a book. This hungry beast wants her.”

Even though I know what Nichole is doing—deflecting—I join in because the girl probably wants a break from talking about serious issues for a moment. Hell, if I were in her position, I’d want the same thing.

“Funny, you never mentioned that to me,” I say to Banner, who is now rubbing his hands over his thighs.

“Because there’s nothing really to talk about. She’s, you know, shy and whatnot. Quiet—”

“Beautiful, and really funny when she finally opens up. Smart, quick-witted, and what did you say to me, some of the greatest tits you’ve ever seen?” Nichole adds. “Besides mine of course.”

“You saw her tits?” I ask.

“No,” Banner says quickly. “Just, you know, when she bends over and her shirt opens up a bit. They just look plump and nice.”

“She wasn’t wearing a bra at the reception, and he could practically hang a just married sign off her hard nipples.”

“Nichole,” Banner chastises, which makes her laugh even more.

“Dude, why didn’t you say anything?”

“First of all, there’s not much to say, and second of all, you’ve been going through something with Myla.”

“But you think she’s a virgin? That’s something you would have said to me.”

Banner rolls his eyes. “I don’t know for sure, okay? But she just gives off those vibes.”

“Or maybe she’s a total freak in the bed, as sometimes the quiet ones are the ones you have to look out for.”

“Can we stop talking about Kenzie? Nothing is going on there.”

“But you wish there was,” Nichole says with a smirk. “Don’t lie to me. You were interested.”

“Sure, whatever. Maybe there was some interest, but she blew me off completely, so clearly, she’s not interested in me, and I’m not about to chase.”

Nichole lets out the biggest guffaw. “Oh, Banner. It’s cute how you think that. But you, my friend, were born to chase, especially after the girl who grabs your attention the most. And she has grabbed your attention.”

He leans back in his chair and clenches his hands together. “Is this why you wanted to talk to us?”