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Chapter 51

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I take a sip of my Earl Grey, waiting for Troy’s answer.

I’m expecting a barrage of questions, since that’s his style.

But I only get one. “When can I start?”

“How’s today?”

“I’m on it. I already have a plan. I’ve been writing best man’s speeches on the side to prep for this moment. I’ll keep Sully as my second-in-command, and I’ve got another friend ready for my third groomsman, just like you had.”

“As I suspect, you’re really the best man for the job.”

He sits up straighter. “ Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them. Twelfth Night .” He extends a hand. “I will bring honor to the humble profession of best man for hire.” Then he raises his arms above his head, shaking his hips. “And this means I can finally quit the pole.”

Laughing, I scratch my jaw. “I feel like that’s not Shakespeare.”

He taps his chest. “That’s one hundred percent Troy D’Angelo. By the way, you know that’s not my real name, right?”

“It’s not?”

“You couldn’t see through that?” Adopting an announcer’s tone, he says, “And now, taking the stage, the one, the only . . . Troy . . . D’Angelo.” He pronounces the last name like “dangle” with an O at the end.

“Why, yes. I can definitely see through that now. But that’s an image I’d like to unsee.”

“Me too, my friend. Me too. And thanks to you, I can be Troy Seewoster. Aspiring playwright and best man for hire extraordinaire.”

“Your real last name is Seewoster?”

“Yes.”

“Piece of advice, mate. Keep the stage name.”

He seems to consider this, then nods. “You’re right. Troy D’Angelo I shall remain.”

“How would you like to start with Zane Jarratt? He’s an X Games skateboarding star who needs an extra groomsman to match the number of bridesmaids. Some of his mates are out of town for the wedding. He’s a client of my friend, so Josh hooked me up with him, and I’ll pass him along to you instead. But wait. Can you do an Australian accent?”

“Can I do an Australian accent? I am Australian. How did you not know this?” he says in a perfect rendition of an accent from Down Under.

“Are you really?”

He laughs, shaking his head. “I’m from North Dakota. But have I impressed the man who’s always teaching others how to make an impact?”

“You have. You absolutely have.” I take another drink of my tea. Yes, my exit plan is working better than I expected.

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