I got up and put away my book after glancing at the clock on the wall. “I have to go to work. I wish you all the best, Monty. Truly.”
I held out a hand and he shook it. “That means a lot to me, Ben. More than you know.” Slowly, he leaned in and kissed my cheek. “For what it’s worth, our one night together was the best I’ve ever had.”
I watched him walk to the door and exit the room. That’s that, then.
* * * *
A few days later, I called Jake and accepted the position as Activities Coordinator. He was ecstatic. He also told me that he and Harvey had had a long talk, per my suggestion, and they were proceeding cautiously forward.
I gave my notice at Throwbacks, and Pearce wished me well, though he was sorry to see me go. He assured me I would always have a job there if I wanted one, and
