Chapter 4
As Josh pulled in front of Patrick’s condo, Patrick reached for the truck handle. “Okay, thanks for the ride.”
“Um.”
Patrick arched an eyebrow. “You didn’t want to come in, did you?”
Josh shrugged. “Well, if you insist. There’s a parking space.” He pulled his truck in and turned it off. They both got out and approached Patrick’s door.
He admitted, to himself anyway, he was more than a little surprised Josh wanted to come inside. Patrick had been sure Josh would barely stop the truck to let him out.
Patrick flipped on a light just inside the door that flooded his living room with recessed lighting. He winced. Feeling his cheeks heat, he said, “I’ve been meaning to clean it.”
He went around the room scooping up papers and clothes he’d left strewn about and kicked his athleti
