Chapter 4
Jacksonville, FL
BOB WAS WAITING for me at the Omni when I drove up to the marquee. He got in the car, and I said, “Did you get enough sleep?”
“For now.”
“Good, then let’s enjoy lunch.”
I took him to the European Street Café, which wasn’t my favorite restaurant, but it had a large gay clientele, and I thought he might enjoy the atmosphere. We were seated side by side on a banquette, enjoying our lunch and conversation, when I glanced toward the entrance and saw a familiar face waiting in line. I leaned over and whispered in Bob’s ear, “See the nerdy-looking guy wearing glasses? He’s near the head of the line at the door.”
“Yes.”
“I’m going to do something totally out of character for me. Watch his reaction for me as best you can. I’ll explain later.”
“Okay.”
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