Chapter 6Ben saw Toby briefly the following Monday.
“How was the weekend in Kent?”
“It was great, thanks.”
“Did you see that cute minister?”
“Yeah, he had the service Sunday. His partner was there, too.”
“You mean the guy Bruce knows about?”
“Yeah, Timothy Mead, the English prof.”
“Is he as hot as the preacher?”
“Episcopalians call their ministers priests. And no, he’s cute, but not as hot as Father Max. They’re both about my size. A little shorter, actually.” Toby grinned.
“How old are they?”
“Almost as ancient as you. I’d say they’re getting close to the big three oh. Now, I’d better get on with my run. See ya later, Ben.”
Ben wondered whether Toby and his friend Ed had gotten up to anything, but he didn’t ask. It was none of his business after all. Toby was always so sunny, s
