Chapter 105

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As far as Kevin was concerned, Friday lunchtime was one of the happiest days of his life. Joey took him out for a meal in a local pub, and told Kevin of his decision to come out to his family. Despite himself, Kevin??s head filled with images of him and his sir setting up a home together, living openly, going for walks in the evening, holding hands and??.

Joey was summoned to his mother??s house Friday afternoon for the traditional marking of the Sabbath. He told Kevin he would come out to his mother and the rest of his family during the meal. Kevin imagined Joey being in the middle of a shouting match, defending his right to live his life as he saw fit. The image caused Kevin to flush with pride for his indomitable protector.

As the hands on the clock moved on their inexorable journey with no sign of his lover, Kevin??s happiness dimmed.