Trouble in Paradise
"Mr. Shelman, I remember you once spent a whole night setting off a million dollars worth of fireworks for one of your exes. How can I do that?"
The clamor from the other end of the line was tangible as he shouted, "I don't have an ex! Don't listen to rumors!"
I chuckled, not really caring whether he had an ex or not.
Sounding pleased, Pete continued in a lilted tone, "What are you up to?"
"Setting up fireworks, of course."
The answer was obvious.
"When do you want them?"
I thought for a moment. "The sooner, the better."
"Alright!" he said, sounding enthusiastic.