Chapter 10

“Yeah.” He reached for his crutch. “I’m down to only longer walking around at least.”

“You look amazing actually,” Kirk said, holding the door while Elijah went through it.

“I do?” He locked the door behind Kirk when the man walked out.

Kirk nodded. “Considering.”

And just like that his balloon of happiness deflated. Adding a qualifier took away the joy of the compliment. Ah, well, he supposed he shouldn’t expect anyone to think he looked amazing. Put him next to Lucas and the words ugly ducklingcame to mind.

He forced a smile and followed Kirk over to his sedan parked pretty close to Elijah’s apartment. “So, where are we going for dinner?”

“I thought a nice steak house. You aren’t a vegetarian, are you?”

He said it as though being one would be a mortal sin. Fortunately, Elijah didn’t take offense since he did indeed eat meat. “Nope, I’m good. Sounds great.”

A short time later, Kirk pulled in front of the valet attendant. “I figured this would be an easier walk for you.”