Oscar by SJ McCoy

Author:SJ McCoy [McCoy, SJ]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Oscar knocked back his bourbon and then returned to pacing the den. He was angry; angry at himself. Listening to what Terry had to say had been the biggest wake-up call of his life. He was so proud of himself—of everything he’d achieved, and yet listening to Terry, he’d felt ashamed of himself. He shook his head. He shouldn’t feel ashamed. He’d done well, and he’d helped people along the way. He did more than most. He stopped in front of the windows and took in the view of the city sprawling out before him. He’d built a great life. It had all come easily to him. Not that he’d been handed anything, but he was a problem solver, an opportunity seeker. He’d done so much that it had all become boring to him. He was opening a second club because he felt as though he’d conquered every challenge, and he couldn’t find a new one that excited him.

Terry had made him see that all the challenges he’d sought and overcome were so small and frivolous. How could he enjoy everything he’d achieved when all those people at the center were struggling just to survive? He turned at the sound of a buzzer announcing a car at the front gate. That’d be TJ. He’d called his brother when he got back here. He needed to talk to him.

Ever since TJ had come home, Oscar had tried to ease his way. He’d known his brother was struggling with some demons, but he hadn’t really considered what they were. All Oscar had wanted was for TJ to find his way again, to find his way back into the world in which they lived. He’d wanted TJ to enjoy partying again, to find a business venture he could enjoy and make a success. He’d believed that success and happiness could be measured in that way. His chat with Terry this afternoon had made him question everything he’d believed.

TJ appeared in the doorway. “What’s up? You sounded weird when you called. I thought you were going to spend the afternoon with Grace.”

Shit! Grace! He’d walked out of there. Walked out on her. He stared at his brother.

“Are you okay?” TJ looked at the bourbon on the bar. “Are you drinking?”

Oscar shook his head. “No. Yes. I just had one. I need to call her.”

TJ looked worried. “Did you have a fight?”

Oscar shook his head as he dug his phone out of his pocket. He dialed her number and waited. It went to voicemail. “Grace. Please call me. I’m sorry. I need to explain.” He hung up and met his brother’s gaze.

“Are you going to tell me what’s going on?”

Oscar nodded slowly and poured himself another bourbon. “Yeah.”

“Do me a favor and slow down with that stuff?”

Oscar knocked it back and then nodded. “Okay.” He set the glass down. “What do you think of me?”

TJ frowned. “What do you mean?”

“I mean, do you think I’m an asshole? Am I blind, selfish, stupid?”

“Where’s this coming

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