Chapter 83

“Yes, everyone

else has worked it out since. And especially since the night of the benefit

gig. Or the morning after, I suppose. We’ve just been waiting for you to tell

us officially. To be honest, it amazed me you took so long to make a move.”

“I didn’t make—”

Bryanchuckled. “I see.”

Patrick felt his

flush all the way to his ears. “No you bloody don’t.”

“So tell me.”

Oh God. The chance to talk about

Lee—to someone who understood, who knew—was just too much for Patrick to

resist. “He’s great. He’s loyal and hardworking and a tower of strength at the

shop. And yes, I couldn’t resist him. He’s fun and hot as hell. And I… care for

him more than I can say.”

“And it was

good? I mean, not the gory details, but the two of you together?”

Patrick couldn’t

bear Bryan’s hopeful look, his encouraging nod. “But he’s also young. And fit,

and bright. All the things I’m not especially.”

Bryanfrowned. “Patrick, are you