Chapter 5: Grasping at Straws
The next few weeks flew by quickly with Philip’s classes, office hours and the inevitable staff meetings. He made sure to check in on Jonathan in the mornings on his way to campus Philip had to know his friend was all right before he began his work schedule. Philip made sure Jonathan had a healthy breakfast, often helped change the bedding when he’d had another night sweat, and brought him lunch that they both shared. During mealtimes, Jonathan ate what he could, mostly mini bites, and often said food nauseated him. Martinis were something else. No problem there. Philip rushed back after his last class for the cocktail hour. Something they’d both instigated as an end to their day. Jonathan spent most of the afternoons in front of the TV for a soap opera marat
