Maybe

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Maybe Taylor.

“WHAT DO YOU mean she broke your nose?”

“She smashed my face with her head.”

“How did she manage to get that close to you?”

“I was trying to hold her down on the bed. She became hysterical and started thrashing about. Wait. That didn’t translate properly.”

“No shit it didn’t! So what’s the bottom line, no divorce?”

“The divorce is a certainty. She was upset about something else.”

Maybe knows Sam sucks when it comes to explaining situations where he’s completely innocent. She decides to move the conversation along.

“Are you coming to Vegas or not?”

“My plane lands at two-forty.”

“I’ll call you at three to see where you’re staying.”

“I’ve booked a suite at the Vega Rouge. Just come when you can, call me from the lobby.”

“You feel up to making the trip?”

“No. But I feel up to seeing you.”