Chapter 6
Charlie spent a wonderful Monday with Ricky, hiking, among other things, as promised. So when Tuesday morning rolled around he was loath to get out of bed and head to work. It wasn’t that he wouldn’t see Ricky there, since the actor had rehearsals, but that wouldn’t be until lunchtime. Before that he’d have to face Jace.
“I don’t know what to say, what to do,” he said morosely as he was getting dressed, turning to look at his lover who was still in bed.
“I have no suggestions I’m afraid, other than to play it by ear.”
“You’re no help,” Charlie grumbled, going to sit down on the edge of the bed.
Ricky wrapped his arms around him. “Just remember,” he said softly, “he’s hurting. If we’re right, and I think we are, he thought he was in love with you. Or at least close to. He did
