Chapter 8: GarethI had opted for this specific restaurant, because I was sure Tobias and I could talk more or less freely there. The owner had an open mind and made a point of hiring employees that were in the lifestyle. It was probably not the only open-minded eating place in London, but it was the only one I knew. I wanted Tobias to be as relaxed and comfortable as possible, so that meant I had to be relaxed and comfortable myself.
When I ordered the kids’ menu to be brought to the table, I noticed Tobias tensing up for a moment. He relaxed instantly when the waitress came back with not just the menu but a colouring set. And as if that had been a catalyst, he immediately began to get lost in the dinosaur picture. I made a mental note to myself to get a dinosaur colouring book along the
