By morning, less than six hours later, most of the pledges had been reached. Simon's had all gone right away to the same two people, old clients of his. Even Peter had some and most of the others had one or two. Judas as well. JC's booking had been pledged as well and there were now thousands of dollars in the account. Not that Judas would know until a man who was sometimes more like a puppy woke him up by literally climbing over him in bed and shoving his phone into his face.

"You didn't set me up for any dates," JC said the moment Judas opened one eye. He hadn't been in bed for longer than four hours and yet here he was being woken up by his best friend as if he didn't need to sleep at all to find stockpiles of energy. "So I bought yours. Don't be angry but I wanted to go to Olive Garden too."