‘ASAP. These folks are serious.’‘They made me run around half-naked.’‘Whatever you did, chief, do it again. We’re talking serious coin here. Three spots, national. We’re talking serious residuals.’ Stu runs his hand over his bald pate as though checking for growth. ‘Your new look is working for you, seriously.’‘What new look?’‘Are you serious? You’ve filled out a bit, you’re looking more mature.’When Zosia dumped him, Milo stopped seeing a barber and shaving regularly. ‘I’ve been thinking of getting a haircut.’‘Are you crazy? This look fits a demographic they’re targeting. Go for it. Seriously. Can you sing?’‘No.’‘They just want you to be a regular guy singing while you sling back a few.’‘I can’t sing.’‘Sure you can.’ Stu rubs his thumb and index finger together to suggest the serious coin awaiting Milo. ‘Three fifteen.’‘Today?’‘That’s what I’m telling you, chief. They’re hot to trot.’ His phone rings again.
