The silence in the house was still bursting Jake’s eardrums, hours later, so he was grateful for the company of his boyfriend when Henry arrived a little after six P.M. He wrapped himself in the secure embrace of his lover and soaked in his presence.
“You look exhausted. Did you sleep at all?”
Jake answered with a groan and buried his face in the safe and familiar chest.
“How’re the boys?”
He pulled free and walked them to the couch where they settled closely into each other. “Brian woke up at just after two and has taken a shower every hour since. Matt’s up in his room and only came out for lunch. Honestly…” Jake admitted his defeat, “I don’t know what to do. Brian won’t speak to me And Matt’s completely retreated inside himself.”
Henry increased the pressure around his shoulders. “I
