Undercover - Chapter 8

from chapter 7

Jamie – I know. So, I'm cooking tonight.

Harm - You know I don't like meat.

Jamie - I know. But don't worry, you won't taste it!

Harm comes back with a bier and drops himself in an armchair. They stay silent for a while, then Harm put his bottle on the little table and takes a file.

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Chapter 8

1929 local

Sunday

Harm's apartment

Harm is setting the table. Jamie is in the kitchen, whistling with the music.

Jamie - Is Mac usually on time?

Before Harm can answer, there is a knock at the door.

Harm - Frighteningly on time!

He opens the door. He was right, Mac and Jingo are waiting.

Harm - Hi there! Come in!

Jingo enters and start to smell everywhere. He runs to the kitchen, sniffing the meat. Jamie kneels and caresses him. Harm takes Mac's coat and hangs it.

Mac - It's very kind of you to take him. He's going to add trouble.

They hear Jamie babble with Jingo. Harm smiles.

Harm - I don't think he will be big trouble...

Jamie goes to the living room followed by an extatic Jingo, a bottle of water and three glasses in the hands.

Jamie - Hi again, Mac! Jingo is absolutely lovely!

Mac - I'm happy you're getting along well.

Harm serves the water.

Harm - It's okay, Mac.

Jamie - The food will be ready anytime.

Mac - What did you prepared?

Jamie - One of my specialities: Tagliatelle alla Bolognese.

Mac opens greedy eyes.

Mac - With tomatoes, basil...

Jamie - ... and minced beef!

Harm makes a disgusted face.

Jamie – There's a portion for you witout beef, Harm.

Harm – Thanks.

Jamie stands up to check the pasta.

Mac - Need a hand?

Jamie - Why not!

Both leave and Harm remains alone with Jingo.

Harm - Have you seen how they treat us? Isn't it a pity?

He hears their laughs and sees them grinning looking at him.

Harm - Moreover, they laugh about us! My poor ol'chap. It's not an easy life with those two!

Jamie and Mac come back with the dish of pasta and a salad.

Jamie - Everything's ready!

Mac - So, Harm, you think you can beat me, this time?

Harm – Why not. Tagliatelle with red sauce.

Jamie - A bet? I never heard of that!

And Mac explains her how she always eats more than him and that he swore he would beat her sometime. They help themselves. . He lifts his head and sees them both trying not to laugh. He sighs, takes his fork and tastes carefully.

Jamie - So, does that taste horrible?

Mac - Jingo seemed to enjoy it!

Harm - It's better than I thought.

Jamie - So, enjoy!

They eat. Harm often looks at Mac, Mac's eyes don't leave Harm's and Jamie watchs them both.