Chapter 62

"Yeah, Felix, they're as true as it gets. Susan's hubby thought it'd be a hoot to name me her maid of honor. When Amanda caught wind of it, she couldn't stop laughing. And when word spread to my crew... well, let's just say it's a tale too cringey to tell. Ended up in this little pink number, complete with a blonde wig, curls bigger than life, and a pink bow perched on top. I swear, they must've snapped a million pics of me in that getup. I'm never gonna hear the end of it. And just wait till my next City Council review—bet they'll plaster those pics all over the place. I might as well dig a hole and crawl into it."

"Nah, big man, do the opposite. Stand tall, chest out. Who else you know could rock that look like you?"

"I dunno, Felix, but I wish it wasn't me."

"Hey, let it roll off, Sergeant. You're top-notch, and everyone knows it."

"Thanks, Felix, you'r