Chapter 89
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Although it tested his new-found resolve—for the next couple of weeks, every time Paul suggested he and Trevor “do something together”—Trevor always managed to come up with an excuse not to go. He could tell Paul was confused, even hurt, but Trevor had to be strong. When Paul had called round that time, he’d ended up feeding him and then kicking back and talking with him, listening to music, etc., and they’d lost track of the time, Paul not leaving until past ten.
Despite his promise not to interfere, Trevor managed to get Trish off Paul’s tail by telling her that Paul was still hung up on his old girlfriend, Cindy. He explained that the break-up, though amicable, was still affecting Paul.
“Maybe I could take his mind off of her,” Trish said.