“You’re right, I would. I would do anything to keep her safe and keep her from ever having to see him again.”
The waitress popped over and they quickly gave their orders.
“You’ll be there tomorrow, right?” Will asked.
“Damn straight I will. I swear if he even looks at her funny, I will break his jaw. I don’t care that the dude is built like a linebacker. I will take him down. I will throw him through the damn window if I have to,” he growled.
Will chuckled. “Settle down He-Man. I’d love to be a fly on the wall when she tells him what she has.”
“Me too, and I plan on being nearby. I want to watch his face. I want to see him pale in panic at the thought of people finding out what kind of snake he truly is.”
“What about the other girlfriend?” Will asked.
“What about her?”
Will took a deep breath. “What if he realizes it’s the other woman who gave Katherine the documents? Won’t he go after her?”
“I’m sure he will, but Katherine said Alex is convinced she can handle him.”
Will shook his head. “I do a lot of events for domestic violence survivors as well as those who didn’t make it out. It’s a horrible situation. They need to make tougher laws.”
Ben nodded. “I agree. So, tell me about Rachel,” he said a grin spreading across his face.
“How could I possibly tell you anything about Rachel that you don’t already know?” he laughed.
“Tell me how you feel about the relationship. Is it good? Do you see it going anywhere?” Ben pried.
He studied Will’s face as he brought up the subject. He noticed the subtle smile tugging at the corner of his lips and the twinkle in his eyes. He knew that look very well. It was the way he felt when he talked about Katherine. It was impossible to not feel happy with that warm and fuzzy feeling deep in his gut when he thought about her.
“It’s going very well.”
Ben rolled his eyes. “Quit being secretive. Spill.”
“You sound like a woman.”
“I don’t care. Is this something you see as a long-term thing?” Ben pressed on, not willing to give up.
Will sucked in a deep breath. “I think so, but I don’t want to jinx it. Neither of us has really done the long-term serious thing. I think we’re both just kind of going with it for now, and letting it lead us to wherever it goes. If things don’t work out, I won’t hate her. I truly like her as a person and hope we can always be friends no matter what. She is fun, and I love spending time with her.”
“You sound like you’re already planning for the breakup.”
He shrugged. “I’m not planning on it, but I don’t want to get ahead of myself. Putting expectations on the relationship might ruin it. I like taking it one day at a time. I call her, ask her if she wants to go out and she says yes or no. It’s easy.”
“Rachel is like that. She has a way of putting you at ease and doesn’t mind hanging out. It’s why I knew the two of you would be perfect for each other,” he grinned.
It was Will’s turn to roll his eyes. “Great, now you’re going to take credit for our happiness.”
“Damn straight I am. I waited until I knew it was exactly the right moment and look at the two of you now. I predict you two are going to be together a long time,” he said with complete belief in his statement.
Their meals were served, both men started to eat before Will began to talk again.
“I do really like her.”
Ben smiled and nodded. “I can tell.”
“How?”
“Because, you get this little gleam in your eye whenever you talk about her. I understand your need to keep it casual, but I can tell you’re into her. You don’t have to pretend with me.”