'Money'

chapter 18 - that's what friends are for

- Good, then i haven't lost my touch when it comes to those, there's another one cooking if you want more, Danny says.

- Best brother ever, i say as i finish the sandwich.

- I take that as a yes, Danny says, smiling as he takes the empty plate and goes to get the other sandwich. By the way, i showed that stupid asshole sword swallowing husband of yours how to make them, so he can make them for you too when I'm not in town.

- Thanks darling brother, i say, shot the last of my whiskey and lay back on the couch. 'Money', can you get me another drink?!

- Yes, baby, he says and comes to get my whiskey glass. Another Jack n Coke or would you like something else?

- Another Jack n Coke, but i'd like something else on the side, i say.

- Alright, i'll get you that, 'Money' says and goes to mix my drink. What would you like on the side?

- Surprise me, baby, i say.

- Alright, baby, coming right up, 'Money' says.

- Thanks, babe, i say.

Danny comes in with the warm sandwich at the same time as 'Money' comes in with a glass of whiskey in one hand and a tall glass of orange soda on ice in the other.

- My guys, thank you, i say.

The twins and Cash come rushing through the door, laughing and joking, sees their uncle and all stop to hug him.

- Uncle Danny, hi, hi dad, where's mum? they ask.

- Mum's in the living room, resting, we have some sad news to tell you, 'Money' says.

- What happened? 'Cash' asks, worried.

- We'll tell you when we're all assembled in the living room, uncle Danny too, 'Money' says.

The kids follow their uncle and father in to the living room.

- Mum, dad said you had some sad news, Ana says, worried.

- Yeah, we do...i say. You guys know i was expecting a baby, right?

- Yeah, we know about that, 'Cash' says. Did something happen with the baby?

- I had a miscarriage, and i was told that me and dad probably won't be able to have anymore kids, i say.

- Oh, mum, I'm so sorry, Ana says and hugs me carefully. Are you in any pain?

- I'm in some pain, but i'll be alright, your uncle's cooking makes me feel better, i say and nod at the half sandwich that's on the plate on the table in front of me. He used to make me those sandwiches when we were kids, cheese, crispy bacon, grilled chicken and french mustard.

- Yum, that sounds tasty as hell, 'Cash' says. Maybe i should ask uncle D to make me one.

- It is very tasty, here you go, kid, i say and cut off a piece of the sandwich with my switchblade that's on the table in front of me and hand it to my son.

- Mm, this is bloddy delicious, 'Cash' says and moans with pleasure as he eats the sandwich. Uncle D, can you make me one of them sandwiches you made for mum?

- Sure kid, Danny says, smiling at his nephew and goes with him to the kitchen to make him a grilled chicken & bacon sandwich. There's enough bread, chicken and bacon so you could each have a sandwich, by the way.

- 'Money' and i can split one, i say. Right, honey?

- Yeah, we'll split one, 'Money' says. D, you are a wonderful human being...

- What are you after, Harlon? A kidney? My firstborn when that happens? Danny asks. For b-jobs you can go to my sister, she gives them to you very willingly, i hear, for free, you don't even have to eat her.