At 4:50, Stewart finally shuffled his papers into his briefcase, shook Sandy’s hand, and the excruciating meeting was adjourned. Stewart’s agenda was hand-written on a McDonald’s napkin. Cross-training with the county park service on bat nest boxes. Maybe he’ll be stretched across the bed, ready for me when I walk in. The upcoming departmental holiday party. Tanner showering, water down his broad chest, his belly button, lower… The January board meeting: Stewart wanted visitor figures and public contact reports. Tanner propped against the headboard, Sandy straddling his chest.. Sandy drove the speed limit through the park. A trio of foxes—a mother and two kits—trotted across the road in front of him, their umber coats gleaming. Sandy stopped at the ranger station up front, engine

