Chapter 8Wednesday mid-morning
Reggie was surprised at how tired he was, but he wanted to talk to Mark. It was time to have the rest of the conversation they’d been postponing.
“Cecily is preparing some roast chicken with long grain and wild rice and peas for dinner. We have cream of mushroom soup and Rueben sandwiches for lunch,” Mark told Reggie. “I know that Ruebens are your favorite. I asked Bert. He’s called every day.”
“Bert’s good people. All the guys are.”
Mark dragged Reggie’s suitcase up the stairs. Reggie followed, sat down on the bed and pulled Mark down beside him. “That talk we’ve never been able to finish, let’s have it now. We’ll eat after we talk.”
Reggie tilted up Mark’s face to take a kiss. Mark’s mouth opened eagerly to Reggie.
“I want you to stay with me tonight.
