“God, kid. I can’t decide if I hate or love what a square you are.” Pete grinned for the first time. “Better love it, because it’s not changing, buddy.” This was the moment they became friends. They became even better friends after this, because time improves on these things, but this was the moment it began. Tony sensed it, because he rubbed the back of his neck and said, “Okay, now beat it.”

