It was a productive hour. First he spoke with a nurse about omega birth control and learned oral contraceptives were a very good option that only had to be started a week before heat. When he asked how they’d know when it was a week before, the nurse explained if Jake claimed David, he’d be able to notice the subtle changes in scent that nobody else would, including this important change that signaled oncoming heat.
The nurse also suggested an STI test which Jake agreed to immediately. He always practiced safe s*x but you couldn’t be too careful, and if he claimed David, they’d be monogamous, so dispensing with condoms would be nice. (Note to self, he thought, confirm to David intention to be faithful.)
That done, he got himself discharged, refused painkillers stronger than naproxen, req
