Corey “Hey,” Jack murmured from his spot behind the wheel. “It’s going to be fine. It’s going to be fun,” I knew he was trying to reassure me, but I couldn’t deny how nervous I felt. “I know,” I said as I forced a small smile. It was Sunday and the traditional BBQ was being held at Damon and Vanessa’s house. I loved these BBQ’s because they brought us together. A time for friends and family to come together. To relax and to catch up. But this time, it felt different. I wasn’t just nervous, I was worried. Jack and I were going together. As a couple. On top of that, we were going to tell the others about our idea of a poly relationship. Things between Jack and I had been difficult. The weight of our situation hung between us, and I hated it. I hated that Hank was still silent. I hated tha

