“Man, tell her to step off.”

“Yeah, step off.”

“Or check yourself before you wreck yourself.”

“Mmmm…check yo’self b’fo you wreck yo’self. Got it.”

Darryl finished his beer, and looked over at Michael.

“Any other black man phrases? She’s super-jealous of Carol.”

He smiled. It was too easy.

“Yeah….try homey don’t play that.”

Michael nodded.