Chapter 17: A Promise Kept
Four and a Quarter Years
Henry hurried toward baggage claim. He was anxious to see Sam again. He tapped his foot impatiently. Seriously, why did so many people feel like they needed to be right up in front, blocking access for others before their own bags even came into view?
Sam had gotten back from his own summer research trip two days ago so he would be picking Henry up. Henry smiled at the thought of seeing his husband again after seven long weeks. Seeing him, touching him, kissing him.
“How was Greenland?”
Henry jumped in surprise at the voice murmuring directly into his ear, but a huge smile filled his face as he spun and threw his arms around Sam’s waist.
“Damn, I missed you!” he said. “And the answer to your question is ‘cold.’ So how was India?”
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