So we did. We stayed up, drinking beers and hashing out our plan of action for when the wedding would take place. We figured that in 3 months, since I wasn’t going to fight the Divorce, that they’d get married 1 to 6 months after that. We’d be ready, and if I could remain cordial with Maggie, and yes, even Reginald, I might be able to get into the wedding without crashing it.
By the time I took my suitcase and bag into the guestroom, it was well after midnight. I told Kat that I would be late into the shop, since I had to go see Tim to sign the Divorce papers in the morning, and she understood. She said she would keep everything going until I got there, or I could take the day off if I wanted.
I slept surprisingly well that night. Maybe it was the beer, which we’d drunk in moderation, or maybe it was the twisted and insidious plan I had devised to make Reginald Penistiny and Maggie’s wedding a… memorable experience for them. Either way, I was happy with what we’d figured out.
I was up bright and early with a smile on my face. I heard the sounds of bacon and eggs sizzling on the stove, and the scent woke me up even more. She also had a fresh pot of coffee brewing, and that was even better! I couldn’t remember the last time that Maggie had cooked me breakfast, but dammit! Kat was, and we were just temporary roommates!
I showered and dressed in a t-shirt and jeans, since I didn’t feel like going into the shop after seeing Tim. I then joined Kat in the kitchen. “Good morning, Kat.” I smiled as I sat down at the barstool at her kitchen nook.
“Good mornin’, sunshine.” She gave me a dazzling smile. “You look a lot better this morning than when you got here last night.”
“Thanks to you and beer.” I nodded in appreciation, which got me a musical laugh. I had to laugh too, since Kat’s laugh is infectious.
“Well, here’s some eggs and bacon for you, hon. Are you comin’ in to work after you see Tim?” She set down the plate and a mug of coffee in front of me.
“Thanks, Kat. Nah, I think I’m going to take the day off. I don’t know how I’m going to react after meeting with Maggie and her lawyer for the signing.” I shrugged. “Tell you what, though. I’ll take you to lunch later, and let you know what happened.”
Kat nodded. “You better, Mac. Shit, I’m glad I ain’t going with you. If I saw that bitch, I’d probably have to smack the shit outta her.”
“That’s one reason I love ya, sweety.” I grinned. “You’re the most loyal person I know.”
“Awww, I love ya too, Boss.” She smiled sweetly as I stood up, and gave me a hug. Kat’s only 1 inch shorter than I am, so her entire body was pressed to mine as we embraced in a hug of commiseration.
“Hey, both of our exes were cheating. I’m glad you’re coping too.” I told her as I squeezed her close, then released her.
“At least they weren’t cheating with each other. Now THAT would be a cliché.” She snorted a laugh, and I had to chuckle at that one.
“True enough. But for both of us to find out on the same day? Biggest. Coincidence. Ever.” I gave her my best Comic Book Guy impression.