Epilogue
It was the first day of the New Year, just an hour or so after midnight.
Jack slid an arm around Tom’s shoulders. “Hey, babe.”
“Hey, Jack.” Tom smiled, feeling his heart swell. His friend, his lover…
They were sitting at the dining room table, having celebrated the arrival of 2002 with a massive spread. And now, all the people who meant the most to him were there.
…Thaddeus and Rush, home from their honeymoon, glowing with youth and love.
…Rebecca, who had brought a young man home for the first time.
…January, who sat beside Billy Bob, toying with the remains of her dessert and every once in a while staring off into space, apparently seeing nothing, while Billy Bob chatted with Josh.
…Josh, who smiled at Billy Bob, the look in his eyes—
Oh, s**t. Tom knew better than most
