Chapter 10
10
Sloane: Good evening, Doctor Doolarge. Wherever did the name come from?
Malone: I knew I would never live that down.
Sloane: So . . . do tell!
Malone: A client called me that.
Sloane: Were you involved with her?
Malone: No, but she was openly hitting on me in front of Jonathan.
Sloane: Your clients hit on you???
Malone: This surprises you? It shocks you into disbelief?
Sloane: I’m not shocked. I’m . . . annoyed.
Malone: Ah, the plot thickens.
Sloane: Did you go out with her?
Malone: What do you think?
Sloane: Just tell me.
Malone: Why are you asking?
Sloane: Humor me.
Malone: Fine. No, I did not. Are you happy?
Sloane: Yes. I’m glad you didn’t go.
Malone: Your jealous side is adorable.
Sloane: I’m not jealous.
Malone: Maybe a little jealous?
Sloane: Just like you were jealous of Basil.
Malone: Completely jealous. Speaking of envy, is Basil the friend you’re with tonight?
Sloane: No. I’m with Clove. His sister. :)
Malone: *rolls eyes*
Sloane: You deserve it. :) I went out with my friend Piper. She had a bad day, so I cheered her up with some Italian cookies and my upbeat attitude. She’s the one I’ve been staying with, since she lives in Manhattan and it makes things easier with getting to the practice. Also, I found a foster home today for one of the dogs I picked up from another shelter!
Malone: That’s fantastic news.
Sloane: What about you? How was your day? Any interesting cases?
Malone: I had a client who was worried about her dog masturbating on her toys and stuffies.
Sloane: Did you tell her everyone does it?
Malone: Everyone? Including you?
Sloane: Oh, c’mon. As if I don’t.
Malone: Do you? Regularly?
Sloane: Do you?
Malone: This morning, as a matter of fact. And about an hour ago.
Sloane: You’re quite a regular.
Malone: And you? Are you dodging the question, or is this a case of the lady never tells?
Sloane: I don’t believe you asked a question.
Malone: Are you a regular?
Sloane: I am, but my toy of choice is a sleek silver dolphin.
Malone: Now that is a new image I’ll have to bring into the photo album.
Sloane: I’m in your photo album?
Malone: You definitely play a role in my dirty dreams.
Sloane: Same here. Even though I didn’t think of you naked at work. I need you to know that.
Malone: Not once?
Sloane: Fine. It crossed my mind once.
Malone: Only once?
Sloane : Isn’t once enough?
Malone: Oh, sweetheart, once with me will never be enough.
Sloane: Cocky much?
Malone: Just cocky enough.