The Kings Of Cool

201

“It’s okay,” OGR says.

Brian’s hand relaxes.

(Chon’s doesn’t.)

“Take your clothes off.”

“What?”

“I want to make sure we’re not podcasting on the DEA network,” OGR says. “You and your little buddy, Agent Cain.”

“Fuck him.”

“Take them off.”

“You take yours off.”

“I’m not the one who wants the deal.”

“Bullshit-you’re here.”

“Off.”

Ben takes his shoes off, then his shirt and his jeans. Holds his hands up, like, you satisfied?

“All of it.”

“Come on. ”

“You could have a wire taped to your dick or under your balls,” OGR says. “I’ve seen it done.”

“I could have it up my ass,” Ben says. “You want to check that, too?”

“I might, you keep talking.”

Ben steps out of his shorts.