If Brandon hadn’t witnessed Dave embracing Bianca earlier, he would have assumed Dave was entirely indifferent to women’s allure.

Feeling the tension in the room, Brandon couldn’t take it any longer. He stood up from the couch and looked at both of them intently.

“You didn’t just invite me here to smoke and drink, did you?” he asked, pressing the question.

Michael stubbed out his cigarette, propping his chin on his hand with a mischievous smile. “Brandon, Dave has something to ask ...