Dave called me first. Even though we worked in the same building, he was in Accounts Payable upstairs and I was in Computer Tech down below.
"Have you seen the e-mail?"
"E-mail?"
"Yeah, stupid! Check your e-mail."
Cradling the receiver on my shoulder, I double-clicked on my e-mail icon and waited for the program to start up. Finally, I was greeted with an in-box that held 338 items, one of which was brand new and from my wife, Dina and her twin sister, Trina. I also noticed that it was not only addressed to me, but to my brother-in-law as well.
"Didja find it?"
"Yeah. Hold your horses and give me a minute to read it."
Dear David and Rodney,
We, your wives, invite you to a party because we have something that we need to talk to you about. Please arrive at Dave's residence at precisely eight o'clock and follow the instructions posted on the door.
We love you,
The Wonder Twins
"What's this about?"
"I don't know, Marty." The sound of papers shuffling crackled through the phone. "I called you 'cause I thought you might know."
"I don't have a clue but it sounds interesting." My cock thickened slightly, recalling a sweet memory of my wife's plump lips wrapped around my root.
"What time are you leaving?"
"About seven. I can't leave until the back-up finishes."
"Good. I have another thirty minutes of work. Meet me at Argyle's when you're done. We can have a few drinks before we head to my place."
"Sure." I hung up, not really hearing him but thinking of what the e-mail had said.
We have something that we need to talk to you about.
My mind raced.
We?
I prayed for the time to pass quickly and met my brother-in-law at our favorite after-work watering hole. Neither of could admit to the other that we were nervous about this mysterious summons but we threw back three or four drinks, then got in my car (since we car-pooled) and headed to his house.
Dave's split-level ranch was unlit inside except for the creamy glow of the porch light. A piece of paper waved in the wind and neither of us could restrain ourselves as we dashed to read it.
The door is open. Leave your shoes outside. We are waiting upstairs.
In bare feet, Dave opened the door and we both entered the house. At first, nothing but silence welcomed us and darkness blanketed the bottom floor save a single candle guttering in a dish on the living room table. Then, I heard it. A faint cry, like a cat or a baby.
"Hear that?" I touched Dave's arm and we stood stock still. The sound came again, a little louder this time. A wail ... a wail of