After Hours at Bull Tavern...(S4-E11)

Caution!

Adult language and themes ahead... 

Luke, Aric, and Benjamin all sit together at a booth, while the girls have gone upstairs to Aric and Roxie's place. They plan to talk about planning a baby shower, so the guys decide to stay downstairs. The bar may be closed up for the night but the beer is still flowing.  It's been awhile since they have all sat together.....

Aric comes with a full pitcher of beer for them and then sits across  from Luke in the booth.

*Aric* "So?! You're getting married...." 

*Luke just kinda mutters it out* "Yup, getting married and having a baby." * Luke takes a sip of his beer*

*Aric* "Yeah, seems like life just kinda sneaked up on you there..."

*Benjamin speaking to Aric but Luke can still hear him* "I think he's starting to freak out on us and he hasn't even got to the alter yet."

*Luke* "F*ck you! Benjamin....."

*Benjamin* "Whoa! Hey! I'll let that one slide.....What the hell is up with you? You have been in a mood ever since you got that mysterious text and phone call..."

*Luke buries his face in his hands* "Sh*t!......"

*he looks back at them* "It's my Ex. She showed up into town a couple days ago...."

*Aric* "What!? Which one!?"

 *Benjamin* "Sh*t! How many Ex's do you have..."

*Aric* "Benji! Shut the hell up."

*Luke* "The only one that f*cking matters.....Rufus!"

*Benjamin* "Oh, sh*t! The rock star one?"

*Aric* "And?!....What happened? Does Laura know about it?"

 *Luke* "Yeah that one.....She showed up out of no where on Friday. I was out for lunch, she said she wanted to get back with me.  I was completely blindsided by it, and no, Laura does not know about it."

*Benjamin* "Whoa! Wait a minute! Isn't that the night you gave Laura the engagement ring?"

*Luke buries his face in his hands again* "Ahh....Yeah.... I couldn't come home and tell her about Rufus. So, I just went ahead and gave it to her. She already kinda knew about the ring anyway..."

*Aric* "And Rufus was the one texting and calling you earlier?....."

*Luke sighs* "Yes....I answered the call and basically told her to get lost....but I don't know if it's gonna work. She is used to getting what she wants."

*Benjamin lifts his eyebrows and inquires* "Are you gonna give her what she wants?"
  *Aric* "Benji, don't encourage that!"

*Luke* "No, I don't want to give her what she wants....Rufus is complicated and demanding, you get tired of that sh*t after a while."
*Benjamin* "Yeah, I know the type. Those usually turn into f*cking stalkers if you're not careful...."

*Aric* "Can you two focus here? You need to tell her, Luke.  You can't start a marriage and a life with her if you can't even tell her about this little encounter with your Ex......"

*Benjamin* "Ye-ah, man! I agree. Laura was eying you when that text came in. I don't think she believed you at all, and from what I could see....the text was some pictures."

*Luke* "You could see that?"

*Benjamin* "Yeah, I could. I got hawk vision when it comes to naked women."

*Luke* "Sh*t! Well, I deleted them the moment I saw what it was, but then she starts calling me. I knew if I didn't answer she was gonna keep texting and calling."

*Aric* "I know you want to protect Laura, but your doing the opposite by not telling her.  Trust her, I'm sure it will all work out. So, if Rufus does show up somewhere unannounced she will be ready. Plus, having her by your side will make you a stronger force against Rufus."

*Benjamin* "Yeah, what he said.......Hey, I heard your not gettin' any either."

*Luke* "You heard that?"

*Benjamin* "Yeah, it kinda slipped out the other day. You know Michelle, she can talk your ear off."

*Aric* "Is everything okay between you two?"

*Luke* "Yeah! She just has to watch her blood pressure.  It's been nearly a month now since we...."*his voice trails off*

*Benjamin slaps his leg and laughs* "That's it!? Sh*t!....try holding out for six months, when your balls have gone from blue to black!"

They all bust out laughing, which helps break the somberness of the moment.

 *Aric still laughing a bit* "Benji, that was just horrible!"

*Benjamin chuckling* "Oh c'mon Aric, you thought it was funny."

*Aric* "Okay, okay...so it was a little funny."

They all pause and sit quietly for a long moment. All of them taking sips of their beer. 

*Benjamin* "Maybe telling Laura about Rufus will give you a window of opportunity to get some action. Jealousy can bring out that primal animal in a woman.  I wouldn't be surprised if she let it happen.  You might not even have to ask. I'm betting she will take the initiative."

*Aric* "Even though Benji's mind is almost always in the gutter. I think he has a good point, but I think you need to tell Laura the truth no matter what."

*Luke* "Yeah,  Benjamin's mind is f*cked up but I do think he has something there..."

*Aric* "Well, then what are you waiting for? Go get your woman and tell her the truth. Ya'll can talk in the car on the way home...."

*Benjamin shakes his head* "No! Bad idea...Plus I drove them here.....do it while you are already in bed snuggled up against her. You know how much chicks like to spoon and sh*t like that. You tell her the truth then she'll thank you for it."

*Aric* "Benji!...."

*Luke* "Sorry, Aric but Benjamin has you beat. He is right. I actually agree with him on that...."

*Aric* "Benji, you are a sick twisted...."

*Benjamin* "Why do you think I have been so successful with women?
I know what makes them tick."

*Benjamin leans back in his chair* "Besides, my good looks always helped me out there too."
 *Luke shakes his head* "You can't help it can you? You are the most cocky, arrogant Bastard I know."

 *Benjamin just shrugs his shoulders* "Yeah, well you can thank this cocky, arrogant Bastard later, cause you should be heading out the door right now on your way home...."

*Luke* "Yeah, I'm outta here. We'll take a cab home." *he smiles* "I better get her home before it gets too late."

*Aric* "You dog! You really think it will work?"

*Luke* "If it does." *Luke smiles again* " You'll be the first to know, Aric."

Aric waves his hand to dismiss Luke's comment.

*Benjamin* "When it does, you'll be thanking me for saving your sex life."

*Luke gets up* "F*ck you, Benjamin!.....My sex life does not need saving. Laura is pregnant, how the hell do you think she ended up that way?..."

*Benjamin* "Sh*t! You really do need to get lay'd....Your like a woman with PMS right now!"  

*Aric* "Benji, leave the man alone and it let be already."

*Benjamin* "Sorry....I just got carried away."

*Luke* " Yeah, me too. Don't worry about it, Benjamin. I'll catch up with both of you later on this week......I thought you two were planning a bachelor party for Cruz?"

*Aric* " We are.."

*Benjamin* "Yeah, I'll text you with the details later this week."

*Luke* "Sounds good. Later...."

Aric and Benjamin say goodbye to Luke and he walks off down the hall and up the back steps to Aric and Roxie's apartment to go get Laura.

Luke is feeling much more relieved after telling them about Rufus. He knows what he needs to do now. Aric is right, telling her the truth will protect her more than hiding it from her. Benjamin makes some valid points as well. With the threat of Rufus so near by, he has a chance to bond stronger with her emotionally and hopefully physically as well. 

All we can do now is cross our fingers and hope she doesn't get mad that he didn't tell her about it right away....

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