Page 87 of What Started In Deception

Ty waited as Will finished his last set.

“Fuck,” Will said again as he sat up, wiping at his face and chest with a towel of his own. “So, what happens with your clients while you’re up here for the next month?”

Ty shrugged. “For the most part, it’s not much of a thing. We’ll meet up virtually during their usual appointment times.”

“You’ve gotta love technology.”

“It keeps me in business.” Ty wiped at his forehead again, ready to move things along a bit. “So, Lyd tells me that you’re an attorney.”

Will nodded. “Corporate law.”

“What does that look like? What do you do?”

Will bobbed his head from side to side. “I help people build and structure or restructure their companies. Lots and lots of contracts.”

Ty smiled, even as he found himself agreeing with Lydia’s assessment that law was horribly boring. Keeping law and order was an entirely different can of worms from what Will did. “How long have you been at that?”

“Right around seven years now. I’m on track for partner. Probably later this year.”

Ty raised his brow as he nodded. “Good for you, man.”

“Thanks. It’s been a long time coming.”

“You practice up in Boston?”

“Yeah, I’m with Schuster, Bright, and Wallace.”

Ty shrugged as he shook his head. “I can’t say that I’ve heard of them, but I spend my days in the gym, so…”

Will grinned. “It’s one of the bigger firms in the city.”

“Nice. So, as a tourist here for the next month, is there any place that’s a must-see or a place that I need to eat?”

Will shrugged. “I can’t say that I’m much of a tour guide. Mac or Lydia will certainly have better ideas than I do. Sadly, I’m very much a creature of habit. Mac keeps the variety in our lives. When I’m up in the city, I eat at the same sports bar once or twice a week—grab the same burger or salad every single time.”

Ty chuckled as he shrugged, even as he felt his excitement growing as their conversation moved in the right direction. “Hey, there’s nothing wrong with keeping it the same if it’s good eats. What sports bar has you hooked? Maybe I’ll check it out while we’re here.”

“I highly recommend the loaded cheeseburger at The Tap Room. They put bacon, onion rings, and this house-made sauce on it that’s out of this world. I’m sure my arteries hate me for eating it, but my taste buds don’t.”

Ty laughed. “That sounds awesome.”

“It’s an experience.” Will glanced at the clock across the room and winced. “I’m afraid I need to shower and head into the office for a couple of hours. I’m planning to cut out early. My parents and Gram-Gram will be here later this afternoon.”

Ty glanced at the clock as well. “Lydia mentioned that everyone is coming in today.”

Will nodded. “We usually throw some steaks and lobsters on the grill—have a bunch of different sides. It’s low-key and a good time.”

“Sounds great. You’ll have to let Lyd and me know what we can do to help.”

“Maybe see if Mac needs a hand with anything. Her hands are pretty full these days. I try to do as much as I can, but I know it’s not enough.”

“Sure. We can do that.”

Will stood. “Thanks for the tips on the bench press. My pecs will definitely be sore tomorrow.”

“Anytime. I’ll see you this afternoon.”

“Later.” Will turned down the music before he opened the door that led into the hallway and headed up the nearby staircase.