Ted awoke the next morning. What a beautiful night, he thought, looking at the sleeping man he still held in his arms. And once I’m free from Morrison it’ll always be this way.
Ted began thinking of the future. Maybe they would get a small house together like the one he now shared with Randy. It would have a small yard for Dixie, close to the University so he and Kenny could get to class easily. I just have to get through the next year so I have enough put aside to get through school.
Kenny stirred, opened his eyes, smiled, and said, “You sure are handsome in the morning, Ted Davis.”
Ted laughed, pulled Kenny up so they could kiss, and said, “You’re handsome morning, noon, and night.”
Kenny gave a long, satisfied sigh.
They lay there for a few moments not talking, just enjoying the to
