Do or Die, a Huskerdust Story

Eighty Three.

Anthony didn't know it but, Husk was throwing Anthony a  sobriety party. It's been another year he spent sober for a Talley of two consecutive years. He invited the hotel guests. He and Molly planned it. He was just going to have it at his apartment but, Charlie begged Husk to have it at the Castle. To which Husk agreed. With Lucifer's help the party was set up beautifully. Charlie made a hand painted banner for the occasion. Molly helped decorate it. Leith and Vaggie made balloons. Husk put a centerpieces on all of the tables. He had twenty minutes before he was supposed to pick up the cake he ordered. Molly found an Italian bakery and ordered a bit of everything.

As far as Anthony knew Husk was working. Husk left the castle to pick up the cake while he was out he also, got a bouquet of flowers, an expensive bottle of wine, a not too big not to small stuffed bear and a sobriety card. He didn't realize they made cards for that.

He spent about twenty minutes on the paragraph he wrote on the inside of the card.  He was half glad he was getting sober. For once, he could actually read his handwriting.

'Anthony,
You've come such a long way. I am happy you allowed me on this journey with you, I am so proud of you. Two years is a long time, and a very big accomplishment. To another year sober!

With love,

Husk.'

The other side of the card said something basic like, "Happy Sobriety" or something.  He out the card in the envelope.

He drove back to the Castle to drop off the cake his gifts he was going to surprise Anthony with on the way here.

"Does he know about this?" Charlie asked.

Husk shook his head.

"Fucker is hard to keep secrets from but, I did it." He was proud of himself too. Anthony was so quick to know when something seemed off that, the likelihood of him confronting Husk was like really high. He was lucky his hours at the Casino made for a good Albi. Everyone at the casino knew if Husk wasn't there to tell Anthony something that would make him go back to the apartment if he asked. Things like some 'broken' slots. He felt bad for making them lie but, it was worth it for the surprise.

Anthony didn't like bothering Husk while he was working unless he wasn't super busy. Though he would help with certain things if Husk allowed him too. Anthony understood somethings he just couldn't be part of but, Husk appreciated all the help Anthony gave him regardless.

Husk parked his car in the parking where Anthony had been waiting. Husk told him they're seeing a movie.

The spider was very dressed up for a movie though. It took Husk by surprise. He wore a light pink dress with underbust corset belt and his boots. His make up matched as well. He got in the car and buckled up.

"You look great!" Husk complimented before putting his car in reverse and backing out of the parking lot. He drove off.

Anthony chuckled. He crossed his leg and folded his bottom hands.

"And you," he said pointing at the cat demon with one of his upper hands. "Look like a liar. That movie you're 'taking me to see' hasn't been in theaters since two months ago. The fuck are we going."

I hid it for so long, and The stupid decoy date is what threw him off?!  Husk groaned in annoyance with the irony of the situation.

"Shit." He sighed

Anthony crossed his arms.

"Husk. Where are we going?"  He asked.

He wasn't ruining the surprise. The cat demon took a deep breath as he throught about what to say.